How to fix the Runtime Code 7922 You have changed the '|' lookup column to be displayed by a text box

Symptoms of Code 7922 - You have changed the '|' lookup column to be displayed by a text box

Runtime errors happen without warning. The error message can come up the screen anytime Microsoft Access is run. In fact, the error message or some other dialogue box can come up again and again if not addressed early on.

There may be instances of files deletion or new files appearing. Though this symptom is largely due to virus infection, it can be attributed as a symptom for runtime error, as virus infection is one of the causes for runtime error. User may also experience a sudden drop in internet connection speed, yet again, this is not always the case.

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Causes of You have changed the '|' lookup column to be displayed by a text box - Code 7922

During software design, programmers code anticipating the occurrence of errors. However, there are no perfect designs, as errors can be expected even with the best program design. Glitches can happen during runtime if a certain error is not experienced and addressed during design and testing.

Runtime errors are generally caused by incompatible programs running at the same time. It may also occur because of memory problem, a bad graphics driver or virus infection. Whatever the case may be, the problem must be resolved immediately to avoid further problems. Here are ways to remedy the error.

Repair Methods

Runtime errors may be annoying and persistent, but it is not totally hopeless, repairs are available. Here are ways to do it.

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Please note: Neither ErrorVault.com nor it's writers claim responsibility for the results of the actions taken from employing any of the repair methods listed on this page - you complete these steps at your own risk.

Method 1 - Close Conflicting Programs

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When you get a runtime error, keep in mind that it is happening due to programs that are conflicting with each other. The first thing you can do to resolve the problem is to stop these conflicting programs.

• Open Task Manager by clicking Ctrl-Alt-Del at the same time. This will let you see the list of programs currently running.
• Go to the Processes tab and stop the programs one by one by highlighting each program and clicking the End Process buttom.
• You will need to observe if the error message will reoccur each time you stop a process.
• Once you get to identify which program is causing the error, you may go ahead with the next troubleshooting step, reinstalling the application.

Method 2 - Update / Reinstall Conflicting Programs

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Using Control Panel

• For Windows 7, click the Start Button, then click Control panel, then Uninstall a program
• For Windows 8, click the Start Button, then scroll down and click More Settings, then click Control panel > Uninstall a program.
• For Windows 10, just type Control Panel on the search box and click the result, then click Uninstall a program
• Once inside Programs and Features, click the problem program and click Update or Uninstall.
• If you chose to update, then you will just need to follow the prompt to complete the process, however if you chose to Uninstall, you will follow the prompt to uninstall and then re-download or use the application's installation disk to reinstall the program.

Using Other Methods

• For Windows 7, you may find the list of all installed programs when you click Start and scroll your mouse over the list that appear on the tab. You may see on that list utility for uninstalling the program. You may go ahead and uninstall using utilities available in this tab.
• For Windows 10, you may click Start, then Settings, then choose Apps.
• Scroll down to see the list of Apps and features installed in your computer.
• Click the Program which is causing the runtime error, then you may choose to uninstall or click Advanced options to reset the application.

Method 3 - Update your Virus protection program or download and install the latest Windows Update

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Virus infection causing runtime error on your computer must immediately be prevented, quarantined or deleted. Make sure you update your virus program and run a thorough scan of the computer or, run Windows update so you can get the latest virus definition and fix.

Method 4 - Re-install Runtime Libraries

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You might be getting the error because of an update, like the MS Visual C++ package which might not be installed properly or completely. What you can do then is to uninstall the current package and install a fresh copy.

• Uninstall the package by going to Programs and Features, find and highlight the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package.
• Click Uninstall on top of the list, and when it is done, reboot your computer.
• Download the latest redistributable package from Microsoft then install it.

Method 5 - Run Disk Cleanup

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You might also be experiencing runtime error because of a very low free space on your computer.

• You should consider backing up your files and freeing up space on your hard drive
• You can also clear your cache and reboot your computer
• You can also run Disk Cleanup, open your explorer window and right click your main directory (this is usually C: )
• Click Properties and then click Disk Cleanup

Method 6 - Reinstall Your Graphics Driver

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If the error is related to a bad graphics driver, then you may do the following:

• Open your Device Manager, locate the graphics driver
• Right click the video card driver then click uninstall, then restart your computer

Method 7 - IE related Runtime Error

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If the error you are getting is related to the Internet Explorer, you may do the following:

1. Reset your browser.
• For Windows 7, you may click Start, go to Control Panel, then click Internet Options on the left side. Then you can click Advanced tab then click the Reset button.
• For Windows 8 and 10, you may click search and type Internet Options, then go to Advanced tab and click Reset.
2. Disable script debugging and error notifications.
• On the same Internet Options window, you may go to Advanced tab and look for Disable script debugging
• Put a check mark on the radio button
• At the same time, uncheck the "Display a Notification about every Script Error" item and then click Apply and OK, then reboot your computer.

If these quick fixes do not work, you can always backup files and run repair reinstall on your computer. However, you can do that later when the solutions listed here did not do the job.

Other languages:

Wie beheben Fehler 7922 (Sie haben das '|' Nachschlagespalte, die von einem Textfeld angezeigt werden soll) - Sie haben das '|' geändert Nachschlagespalte, die von einem Textfeld angezeigt werden soll. Nachdem Sie die Tabelle gespeichert haben, macht diese Änderung die Spalte schreibgeschützt und verliert die Lookup-Eigenschaften.@Möchten Sie '|' durch ein Textfeld angezeigt werden?@@19@@@2.
Come fissare Errore 7922 (Hai cambiato il '|' colonna di ricerca da visualizzare da una casella di testo) - Hai cambiato il '|' colonna di ricerca da visualizzare in una casella di testo. Dopo aver salvato la tabella, questa modifica renderà la colonna di sola lettura e perderà le proprietà di ricerca.@Vuoi modificare '|' essere visualizzato da una casella di testo?@@19@@@2.
Hoe maak je Fout 7922 (U heeft de '|' gewijzigd opzoekkolom die moet worden weergegeven door een tekstvak) - U heeft de '|' gewijzigd opzoekkolom die door een tekstvak moet worden weergegeven. Nadat u de tabel hebt opgeslagen, maakt deze wijziging de kolom alleen-lezen en gaan de opzoekeigenschappen verloren.@Wilt u '|' wijzigen weergegeven door een tekstvak?@@19@@@2.
Comment réparer Erreur 7922 (Vous avez modifié le '|' colonne de recherche à afficher par une zone de texte) - Vous avez modifié le '|' colonne de recherche à afficher par une zone de texte. Après avoir enregistré la table, cette modification rendra la colonne en lecture seule et perdra les propriétés de recherche.@Voulez-vous modifier '|' à afficher par une zone de texte ?@@19@@@2.
어떻게 고치는 지 오류 7922 ('|'를 변경했습니다. 텍스트 상자에 표시할 조회 열) - '|'를 변경했습니다. 텍스트 상자에 표시할 조회 열입니다. 테이블을 저장한 후 이 변경 사항은 열을 읽기 전용으로 만들고 조회 속성을 잃게 됩니다.@'|'을(를) 변경하시겠습니까? 텍스트 상자로 표시하려면?@@19@@@2.
Como corrigir o Erro 7922 (Você alterou o '|' coluna de pesquisa a ser exibida por uma caixa de texto) - Você alterou o '|' coluna de pesquisa a ser exibida por uma caixa de texto. Depois de salvar a tabela, essa alteração tornará a coluna somente leitura e perderá as propriedades de pesquisa. @ Deseja alterar '|' a ser exibido por uma caixa de texto? @@ 19 @@@ 2.
Hur man åtgärdar Fel 7922 (Du har ändrat '|' uppslagskolumn som ska visas av en textruta) - Du har ändrat '|' uppslagskolumn som ska visas med en textruta. När du har sparat tabellen gör den här ändringen kolumnen skrivskyddad och förlorar uppslagsegenskaperna.@Vill du ändra '|' att visas med en textruta? @@ 19 @@@ 2.
Как исправить Ошибка 7922 (Вы изменили символ "|" столбец подстановки, отображаемый в текстовом поле) - Вы изменили символ "|" столбец подстановки, который будет отображаться в текстовом поле. После сохранения таблицы это изменение сделает столбец доступным только для чтения и потеряет свойства поиска. @ Вы хотите изменить '|' для отображения в текстовом поле? @@ 19 @@@ 2.
Jak naprawić Błąd 7922 (Zmieniłeś „|” kolumna odnośnika do wyświetlenia przez pole tekstowe) - Zmieniłeś „|” kolumna odnośnika, która ma być wyświetlana w polu tekstowym. Po zapisaniu tabeli ta zmiana spowoduje, że kolumna będzie tylko do odczytu i utraci właściwości wyszukiwania.@Czy chcesz zmienić '|' być wyświetlane w polu tekstowym?@@19@@@2.
Cómo arreglar Error 7922 (Ha cambiado el '|' columna de búsqueda para ser mostrada por un cuadro de texto) - Ha cambiado el '|' columna de búsqueda que se mostrará en un cuadro de texto. Después de guardar la tabla, este cambio hará que la columna sea de solo lectura y perderá las propiedades de búsqueda. @ ¿Desea cambiar '|' que se mostrará en un cuadro de texto? @@ 19 @@@ 2.

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