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Runtime Error 481: Invalid Picture [Fix]

Occurs due to a corrupt or a missing file

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Updated onApril 12, 2024

updated onApril 12, 2024

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Runtime errors are glitches that trigger errors andkeep the program from running. Runtime error 481 is one of the many errors on Windows. Generally, runtime error popups do not stop unless the issue is resolved.

If you need help resolving this error, we’ve got your back. In this article, we walk you through five fixes for Runtime error 481.

What causes Runtime error 481?

What causes Runtime error 481?

Here are a few reasons for the runtime error 481: invalid picture:

How do I fix Runtime error 481?

How do I fix Runtime error 481?

1. Clear temp files

2. Uninstall conflicting programs

Some apps might require a restart to complete uninstallation. Once the computer reboots, see if the error persists.

3. Scan for virus

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4. Reinstall the graphics driver

5. Reinstall runtime libraries

Hopefully, this guide helped resolve your runtime error. If these methods do not work, try fixing anybroken registry keys. Before making any changes, it is best to back up your registry.

Let us know in the comments section below if you face any issues while trying these fixes. We’ll get back to you with a solution.

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Loredana Harsana

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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.

Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.

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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.