For years, run time errors have been giving PC users everywhere the blues. These errors go hand in hand with the Windows operating system and show up at the most untimely moments. Runtime error 5 is one of the most common, an error that can actually point to various issues. Although many users panic when receiving an error message, such problems may often be solved with relative ease. In this article we will go over the cause of this nuisance and discuss several ways to resolve this runtime error.