How to Fix the Runtime Error 216

Virus Scan
1. Boot up your computer. If you cannot get your computer to fully load the Windows operating system, then you will need to boot up using Safe Mode.
2. Turn the computer on and immediately begin to press the F8 key on the keyboard to access the window that allows you to access Safe Mode. Using the cursor or arrow keys on the keyboard select this option from the window 'Last Know Good Configuration.'
3. Scan the computer using a reliable anti-virus application. If you don't have one, download and install one. Suggested programs include AVG or Ad-aware by Lavasoft. However, you can use any reliable anti-virus application that you want.
Oakley SmartWheel
4. Disable your Oakley SmartWheel version 1.0 mouse driver through the Control Panel since Runtime error 216 is also known to occur when using Internet Explorer and the Oakley SmartWheel version 1.0 mouse driver.
5. Install a different Microsoft friendly mouse per the guidelines on the packaging.
6. Check to see if the problem continues.