Autodata Runtime Error 217 at 00580d29 is a critical software failure that typically prevents the application from launching or causes it to crash during initialization. This specific error is common in programs built using the Delphi development environment, where an "Error 217" signifies an unhandled exception occurring before the application's exception-handling framework is fully loaded. Primary Causes
- Perform a clean boot of Windows (disabling all non-Microsoft services).
- Uninstall AutoData, reboot, then reinstall from the original media.
- This prevents leftover drivers or services from interfering.
"Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select"
Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
Locate (specifically versions 2008 or 2010). Select the entry, click Change , and then choose Repair . Restart your computer and try launching Autodata again. 4. Run System File Checker (SFC)
The hexadecimal address 00580D29 pinpoints the exact location in the application’s code where the crash occurred.