ERROR 42144 AVAST

Sometimes you will get an error code 42144 while using Avast. Let us discuss in detail this error, causes, and solutions in this article.

Concerning Runtime Code 42144

Runtime Code 42144 is triggered when Avast Antivirus fails or crashes while in use; it just means that it didn’t work properly.

Antivirus, often known as antivirus software, is software that prevents, detects, and eliminates malware.

Error code – An error code is a number that is returned to explain why an error occurred.

Code 42144 Symptoms

Errors at the runtime occur without warning. When Avast Antivirus is launched, an error message may get displayed on the screen.

Files may

be deleted, or new files will arise. This symptom is mostly caused by virus infection; it can also be attributed to runtime error as virus infection is one of the reasons for runtime error. A sudden decline in internet connection speed may also occur, though this is not always the case.

Causes of Avast Error Code 42144

During software development, programs code to account for the possibility of faults. However, no design is perfect, and even the best program design is bound to contain flaws. Glitches can occur if a specific problem is not encountered and addressed during design and testing.

Incompatible programs running are the most common source of runtime issues. It could also be due to a memory issue, a faulty graphics driver, or a malware infection. The issue must be rectified early to avoid further complications. Here are some solutions to the problem.

How to solve the error?

Although runtime errors are inconvenient and persistent, they are not completely hopeless; fixes are available. Here are some options.

METHOD:-1 close conflicting programs

If you get a runtime error, remember that it is caused by applications that are incompatible with one another. Stopping these competing programs is the first step in resolving the issue.

• By pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del at the same moment, Task Manager will display a list of currently running programs.
• Now, Go to the Processes tab and, one by one, stop the programs by selecting and hitting the End Process
• You can proceed to the next troubleshooting step, reinstalling the application, once you’ve identified which Program is generating the error.

METHOD:- 2 Conflicting program should be updated or reinstalled.

How to Use the Control Panel

• To uninstall software in Windows 7, go to the Start button, then Control Panel, then Uninstall a program.
• For Windows 8, go to Start and then select More Settings then go to Control panel and Uninstall a program
• Click Update or Uninstall on the problem program once you’ve entered Programs and Features.
• If you opted to update, simply follow the instruction to complete the process. If you selected to remove Program, simply follow the prompts to uninstall and then re-download or reinstall the Program using installation CD/DVD.

Other Methods

• When you click on Start and scroll your cursor over the list that appears on the tab in Windows 7, you’ll see a list of all installed programs. On that list, you may see a utility for uninstalling the Program. You can use the utilities in this tab to uninstall the Program.
• To access Apps on Windows 10, go to Start, Settings, and then Apps.
• To see the list of Apps installed on your computer, scroll down.
• You can either delete or reset the application by clicking Advanced options after selecting the Program that is producing the runtime problem.

METHOD:- 3  Update your antivirus software or download and install the most recent Windows Update.

Virus infections that cause runtime errors on your computer must be prevented, quarantined, or eradicated as soon as possible. Make sure your virus application is up to date and that you do a comprehensive scan of your computer or run Windows update to receive the most up-to-date virus definitions and fixes.

METHOD:- 4 Install the Runtime Libraries again.

The error could be caused by an update, such as the MS Visual C++ package, which may not have been installed properly or entirely. Then you can remove the current package and replace it with a new one.

• Go to Programs and Features, find the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package, and uninstall it.
• Reboot your computer after clicking Uninstall at the top of the list.
• Microsoft’s most recent redistributable package can be downloaded and installed.

METHOD 5:- Clean Up Your Hard Drive.

You may be seeing a runtime error due to a lack of available disc space on your machine.

• Back up your files and clear some space on your hard drive.
• You can also restart your computer after clearing your cache.
• You may also use Disk Cleanup, then right-click your primary directory in Explorer (this is usually C: )
• Then select Disk Cleanup from the drop-down menu under Properties.

METHOD 6:- Install the Graphics Driver Again

If a graphics driver causes the problem, try the following:

• Locate the graphics driver in your Device Manager.
• Uninstall the video card driver by right-clicking it, then restarting your computer.

METHOD7:- Runtime Error in Internet Explorer

If Internet Explorer causes the problem, you can fix it by doing the following:

Restart your internet browser.

• If you’re using Windows 7, go to Start, Control Panel, and Internet Options on the left side. Then go to the Advanced tab and press the Reset button.
• For Windows 8 and 10, put Internet Options into the search box, then select the Advanced tab and click Reset.

Script debugging and error messages are disabled.

• Go to the Advanced tab in the same Internet Options window and seek Disable script debugging.
• Mark the radio button with a checkmark.

Uncheck the “Display a Notification about every Script Error” item simultaneously, then click Apply and OK, then restart your computer.