Autodata Runtime Error 217 At 00580d29 [ FRESH · 2025 ]

This is the most common fix for Error 217 in older Autodata versions.

The error 217 at 00580D29 is a known initialization failure in legacy Autodata builds, primarily driven by formatting conflicts within the Windows Environment. Implementing Step A (Regional Settings) resolves the issue in approximately 90% of reported cases. If the issue persists after following the resolution plan, a reinstallation of the software with administrative privileges is recommended.

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Status: Pending User Action / IT Support Verification Priority: High (Application Unusable) autodata runtime error 217 at 00580d29

Based on user reports and technical bulletins, this particular error (217 at 00580d29) usually appears in the following scenarios:

Autodata relies on the Borland Database Engine to access its vehicle data. A corrupted BDE is a prime suspect for address-specific errors like 00580d29. This is the most common fix for Error

Steps:

Before performing any complex fixes, ensure you have: Status: Pending User Action / IT Support Verification

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Since Autodata often uses older Delphi runtimes, Windows 10/11 may not handle it correctly.

Steps:

Runtime error 217 is a general Delphi/VCL application startup exception often caused by corrupted or missing program files, incompatible Windows components, or antivirus/permissions blocking the app. Steps below assume Windows and that "Autodata" is the application throwing the error.