Runtime error 61 occurs when a storage system or device you are using has reached or is about to reach its maximum capacity. Examples of devices that can suffer from runtime error 61 are hard drives and USB sticks. An entire storage system cannot accommodate any more data, and to prevent problems from arising, Windows closes all activities related to it and displays the error message on the monitor. People who store a large amount of data on their computers without regularly deleting unwanted files may experience Runtime Error 61. To address Runtime Error 61, it is necessary to free up disk space, which is can be achieved in several ways.

One approach to fix Runtime error 61 is to uninstall unwanted programs from your hard drive. By removing unwanted applications, one can have space for more important programs. The first step to uninstalling unwanted programs is to click Start (usually found at the bottom of your screen) and then go to Control Panel. Next is to choose Add or Remove Programs (if you are using Windows XP/Vista Classic CP) or Uninstall Programs (if your operating system is Windows 7/Windows Vista). Your computer will show you the list of programs installed on your computer or PC. The next step is to choose and click on the programs you want to remove. Finally, click Uninstall. After this, the programs you have selected will be permanently removed from your system. It is for this reason that you should be very sure before you click uninstall that you no longer need the apps you chose to remove.

You can also free up disk space by deleting junk files. These are files that you no longer want or need, such as downloads. People who surf a lot and download files from the internet can easily accumulate junk files. To remove these types of files, you can use Frontline Registry Cleaner, which has a junk file remover. This program looks for files that are still linked in the registry but whose presence is no longer seen on the system. Usually, uninstalling unwanted programs and deleting junk files can lead to a large amount of disk space, which helps to fix runtime error 61 substantially.

Another way to fix runtime error 61 is to use a registry cleaner. A registry cleaner fixes problems, removes corrupt and damaged settings in a registry database. A registry functions as a main database that contains all the files, information, and settings that Windows computers use to run. It also helps to retrieve and “remember” bits of information important to both the operating system and the software. One flaw with registries is that they are prone to over-expansion or bloat and corruption, taking up unnecessary space on the system. Using a registry cleaner is a fast and efficient way to remove unwanted files and settings, thus creating more disk space on your system.