Are you trying to install Discord and facing the entry point error?
No need to worry.
There are some easy fixes for the issue.
You just have to go through some simple steps to solve the problem.
What is an entry point error in Discord?
Keep reading the post to learn in detail.
For most people, the error looks like this:
But what does it mean?
In this particular scenario, the missing function is the SetDefaultDLLDirectories.
How do we add this function?
In 2011, Microsoft released the update for Windows 7.
So basically, you just have to download the patch and apply it.
Therefore, the problem persists only on the old Windows 7 operating system where the function SetDefaultDLLDirectories is missing.
Go through the instructions and set up the patch.
Check system tray and task manager processes tab to confirm that all processes related to Discord are terminated.
The chances are that the system folders are not present yet as you couldnt drop in the software.
There are two Discord system folders:
To delete the first one:
Repeat the same steps.
Restart the computer to register all the changes.
Download the latest version of Discord from the official website and install it.
Sometimes the files are present on the operating system but are damaged or corrupted.
During that phase, the program looks for all the libraries and files it needs to run itself successfully.
Therefore, the operating systems missing, damaged, or corrupted files or libraries are the main issue.
In most cases, the error dialogue will show the name or names of the files missing or corrupted.
You just need to replace or add those files, and you are good to go.
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There are easy ways to automatically find and replace or add those missing/damaged files.
In most cases, the missing file is a DLL (dynamic link library) file.
These files are present on the operating system and used as a shared resource that other softwares can use.
Then the tool will obtain the required files and replace/add them accordingly.
Here are the steps to use System File Check:
SFC will scan and add/replace the files automatically.
Once the process completes, restart the PC.
In some scenarios, updating a particular software breaks the software, or it just stops working.
However, chances are your operating system is missing an important feature that helps Discord to auto-update.
In such cases, simply installing that feature solves the issue.
Then your Discord software should work and auto-update as usual.
Simply terminating all running processes of Discord and then running the installer will solve the issue.
Question:How do I install Discord on Windows 10?
Then spin up the setup file and go through the steps to install Discord.
Final Thoughts
Entry point not found in Discord is an issue that prevails in Windows 7.
The problem exists as Windows 7 is out of maintenance, and sometimes it misses some required files.
Downloading and installing the correct files can solve the issue readily.
