How to fix the Runtime Code 7966 The format condition number you specified is greater than the number of format conditions

Symptoms of Code 7966 - The format condition number you specified is greater than the number of format conditions

Runtime errors happen without warning. The error message can come up the screen anytime Microsoft Access is run. In fact, the error message or some other dialogue box can come up again and again if not addressed early on.

There may be instances of files deletion or new files appearing. Though this symptom is largely due to virus infection, it can be attributed as a symptom for runtime error, as virus infection is one of the causes for runtime error. User may also experience a sudden drop in internet connection speed, yet again, this is not always the case.

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Causes of The format condition number you specified is greater than the number of format conditions - Code 7966

During software design, programmers code anticipating the occurrence of errors. However, there are no perfect designs, as errors can be expected even with the best program design. Glitches can happen during runtime if a certain error is not experienced and addressed during design and testing.

Runtime errors are generally caused by incompatible programs running at the same time. It may also occur because of memory problem, a bad graphics driver or virus infection. Whatever the case may be, the problem must be resolved immediately to avoid further problems. Here are ways to remedy the error.

Repair Methods

Runtime errors may be annoying and persistent, but it is not totally hopeless, repairs are available. Here are ways to do it.

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Please note: Neither ErrorVault.com nor it's writers claim responsibility for the results of the actions taken from employing any of the repair methods listed on this page - you complete these steps at your own risk.

Method 1 - Close Conflicting Programs

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When you get a runtime error, keep in mind that it is happening due to programs that are conflicting with each other. The first thing you can do to resolve the problem is to stop these conflicting programs.

• Open Task Manager by clicking Ctrl-Alt-Del at the same time. This will let you see the list of programs currently running.
• Go to the Processes tab and stop the programs one by one by highlighting each program and clicking the End Process buttom.
• You will need to observe if the error message will reoccur each time you stop a process.
• Once you get to identify which program is causing the error, you may go ahead with the next troubleshooting step, reinstalling the application.

Method 2 - Update / Reinstall Conflicting Programs

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Using Control Panel

• For Windows 7, click the Start Button, then click Control panel, then Uninstall a program
• For Windows 8, click the Start Button, then scroll down and click More Settings, then click Control panel > Uninstall a program.
• For Windows 10, just type Control Panel on the search box and click the result, then click Uninstall a program
• Once inside Programs and Features, click the problem program and click Update or Uninstall.
• If you chose to update, then you will just need to follow the prompt to complete the process, however if you chose to Uninstall, you will follow the prompt to uninstall and then re-download or use the application's installation disk to reinstall the program.

Using Other Methods

• For Windows 7, you may find the list of all installed programs when you click Start and scroll your mouse over the list that appear on the tab. You may see on that list utility for uninstalling the program. You may go ahead and uninstall using utilities available in this tab.
• For Windows 10, you may click Start, then Settings, then choose Apps.
• Scroll down to see the list of Apps and features installed in your computer.
• Click the Program which is causing the runtime error, then you may choose to uninstall or click Advanced options to reset the application.

Method 3 - Update your Virus protection program or download and install the latest Windows Update

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Virus infection causing runtime error on your computer must immediately be prevented, quarantined or deleted. Make sure you update your virus program and run a thorough scan of the computer or, run Windows update so you can get the latest virus definition and fix.

Method 4 - Re-install Runtime Libraries

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You might be getting the error because of an update, like the MS Visual C++ package which might not be installed properly or completely. What you can do then is to uninstall the current package and install a fresh copy.

• Uninstall the package by going to Programs and Features, find and highlight the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package.
• Click Uninstall on top of the list, and when it is done, reboot your computer.
• Download the latest redistributable package from Microsoft then install it.

Method 5 - Run Disk Cleanup

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You might also be experiencing runtime error because of a very low free space on your computer.

• You should consider backing up your files and freeing up space on your hard drive
• You can also clear your cache and reboot your computer
• You can also run Disk Cleanup, open your explorer window and right click your main directory (this is usually C: )
• Click Properties and then click Disk Cleanup

Method 6 - Reinstall Your Graphics Driver

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If the error is related to a bad graphics driver, then you may do the following:

• Open your Device Manager, locate the graphics driver
• Right click the video card driver then click uninstall, then restart your computer

Method 7 - IE related Runtime Error

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If the error you are getting is related to the Internet Explorer, you may do the following:

1. Reset your browser.
• For Windows 7, you may click Start, go to Control Panel, then click Internet Options on the left side. Then you can click Advanced tab then click the Reset button.
• For Windows 8 and 10, you may click search and type Internet Options, then go to Advanced tab and click Reset.
2. Disable script debugging and error notifications.
• On the same Internet Options window, you may go to Advanced tab and look for Disable script debugging
• Put a check mark on the radio button
• At the same time, uncheck the "Display a Notification about every Script Error" item and then click Apply and OK, then reboot your computer.

If these quick fixes do not work, you can always backup files and run repair reinstall on your computer. However, you can do that later when the solutions listed here did not do the job.

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Wie beheben Fehler 7966 (Die von Ihnen angegebene Formatbedingungsnummer ist größer als die Anzahl der Formatbedingungen) - Die von Ihnen angegebene Formatbedingungsnummer ist größer als die Anzahl der Formatbedingungen.@Verwenden Sie die Count-Eigenschaft, um die Formatbedingungen für das Steuerelement zu zählen, und überprüfen Sie dann, ob die von Ihnen angegebene Formatbedingungsnummer innerhalb des Bereichs vorhandener Formate liegt
Come fissare Errore 7966 (Il numero della condizione di formato specificato è maggiore del numero di condizioni di formato) - Il numero della condizione di formato che hai specificatoèmaggiore del numero delle condizioni di formato.@Usa la proprietà Conteggio per contare le condizioni di formato per il controllo e quindi controlla che il numero della condizione di formato che citi sia compreso nell'intervallo del formato esistente
Hoe maak je Fout 7966 (Het formaatvoorwaardenummer dat u hebt opgegeven, is groter dan het aantal formaatvoorwaarden) - Het formaatvoorwaardenummer dat u hebt opgegeven, is groter dan het aantal formaatvoorwaarden.@Gebruik de eigenschap Count om de formaatvoorwaarden voor het besturingselement te tellen en controleer vervolgens of het formaatvoorwaardenummer dat u citeert binnen het bereik van de bestaande forma valt
Comment réparer Erreur 7966 (Le numéro de condition de format que vous avez spécifié est supérieur au nombre de conditions de format) - Le numéro de condition de format que vous avez spécifié est supérieur au nombre de conditions de format.@Utilisez la propriété Count pour compter les conditions de format pour le contrôle, puis vérifiez que le numéro de condition de format que vous citez est dans la plage du format existant.
어떻게 고치는 지 오류 7966 (지정한 형식 조건 번호가 형식 조건 수보다 큽니다.) - 지정한 형식 조건 번호가 형식 조건의 수보다 큽니다.@Count 속성을 사용하여 컨트롤의 형식 조건을 계산한 다음 인용한 형식 조건 번호가 기존 형식의 범위 내에 있는지 확인합니다.
Como corrigir o Erro 7966 (O número da condição de formato que você especificou é maior do que o número de condições de formato) - O número da condição de formato que você especificou é maior do que o número de condições de formato. @ Use a propriedade Count para contar as condições de formato para o controle e, em seguida, verifique se o número da condição de formato que você cita está dentro do intervalo do formato existente
Hur man åtgärdar Fel 7966 (Formatvillkorsnumret du angav är större än antalet formatvillkor) - Formatvillkorsnumret du angav är större än antalet formatvillkor.@Använd egenskapen Count för att räkna formatvillkoren för kontrollen och kontrollera sedan att formatvillkorsnumret du anger ligger inom intervallet för befintliga forma
Как исправить Ошибка 7966 (Указанный вами номер условия форматирования больше, чем количество условий форматирования.) - Номер условия форматирования, который вы указали, больше, чем количество условий форматирования. @ Используйте свойство Count, чтобы подсчитать условия форматирования для элемента управления, а затем убедитесь, что номер условия форматирования, который вы цитируете, находится в диапазоне существующей формы
Jak naprawić Błąd 7966 (Podany numer warunku formatu jest większy niż liczba warunków formatu) - Podany numer warunku formatu jest większy niż liczba warunków formatu.@Użyj właściwości Count, aby policzyć warunki formatu dla kontrolki, a następnie sprawdź, czy cytowany numer warunku formatu mieści się w zakresie istniejącego formatu
Cómo arreglar Error 7966 (El número de condición de formato que especificó es mayor que el número de condiciones de formato) - El número de condición de formato que especificó es mayor que el número de condiciones de formato. @ Use la propiedad Count para contar las condiciones de formato para el control y luego verifique que el número de condición de formato que cita esté dentro del rango del formato existente.

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