{"id":144193,"date":"2023-07-28T04:34:49","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T04:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=144193"},"modified":"2024-06-04T07:00:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T07:00:09","slug":"fix-entry-point-not-found-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-entry-point-not-found-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Entry Point Not Found Error?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em>Today morning, I tried to open some applications I usually work on. However, every time I do so, a window pops up, saying, &lsquo;The procedure entry point could not be located.&rsquo; How do I fix it?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p>Entry Point Not Found error indicates a missing, deleted, or corrupted DLL file in an app&rsquo;s or software&rsquo;s directory. The complete message states: &lsquo;The procedure entry point could not be located in the dynamic link library.&rsquo; The error may contain the missing file location, app directory path, or the problematic DLL file name.<\/p><p>Users encounter this error while opening specific applications or programs, like gaming software, photo-video editing apps, Google Chrome, etc. It may also pop up every 10-15 minutes if related to some service\/program running in the background.<\/p><p>In any case, the issue is caused due to a missing or corrupted DLL file. Let&rsquo;s solve this error using the methods shared in this blog.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-ways-to-fix-entry-point-not-found-error\"><strong>Best Ways to Fix Entry Point Not Found Error<\/strong><\/h2><p>We&rsquo;ve shared some tried-and-tested methods to help you fix this error.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-disable-your-antivirus\"><strong>#1 Disable your Antivirus<\/strong><\/h3><p>If any antivirus program, be it a third party or Microsoft Windows Defender program, is activated on your system, turn it off and re-run the application\/program. Your antivirus program may have blocked some applications&rsquo; access to DLL files to keep your system secure. Follow the steps given below to turn off the Windows Defender program.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings (Windows + I) <\/strong>and follow <strong>Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Security &gt; Firewall &amp; network protection.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Select-Windows-Security-and-then-click-Firewall-and-Network-Protection.jpg\" alt=\"Select-Windows-Security-and-then-click-Firewall-and-Network-Protection\" class=\"wp-image-144196 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Select-Windows-Security-and-then-click-Firewall-and-Network-Protection.jpg 665w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Select-Windows-Security-and-then-click-Firewall-and-Network-Protection-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Select-Windows-Security-and-then-click-Firewall-and-Network-Protection-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose <strong>Private network<\/strong> or <strong>Public network<\/strong> on the following prompt and turn off the firewall.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turn-off-public-firewall-1.jpg\" alt=\"turn-off-public-firewall\" class=\"wp-image-144224 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:700px;height:326px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turn-off-public-firewall-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turn-off-public-firewall-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/turn-off-public-firewall-1-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you see a prompt message to confirm the action, click <strong>Yes<\/strong> to confirm and proceed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done, close the antivirus window and see if you can run the application now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you still face the error, the required DLL might be missing. Restore the missing DLL with the following method to solve the Entry Point Not Found error.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-restore-dll-file-from-quarantined-files-list\"><strong>#2 Restore DLL File from Quarantined Files List<\/strong><\/h3><p>Usually, the DLL files are installed automatically during the application installation process. You don&rsquo;t need to download them individually. However, antivirus programs sometimes detect DLL files as a threat and block\/quarantine or even delete them from the system. As a result, the DLL file needed for the application becomes inaccessible. In such a scenario, you can receive a &lsquo;<strong>The procedure entry point could not be located&rsquo;<\/strong> error, sometimes indicating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-binkw32-dll-was-not-found-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">missing Binkw32.dll file<\/a> whenever, while trying to run that particular application.<\/p><p>If you&rsquo;ve configured the Microsoft Defender Antivirus to detect and remediate threats on your system, follow the steps to restore the blocked\/quarantined files.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Windows Search<\/strong>, type <strong>Security<\/strong> in the search bar, and <strong>open Windows Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-Windows-security.jpg\" alt=\"open-Windows-security\" class=\"wp-image-144212 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-Windows-security.jpg 665w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-Windows-security-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-Windows-security-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, select <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/select-Virus-and-threat-protection.jpg\" alt=\"select-Virus-and-threat-protection\" class=\"wp-image-144213 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/select-Virus-and-threat-protection.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/select-Virus-and-threat-protection-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/select-Virus-and-threat-protection-150x137.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Protection history<\/strong>, and a list of all the recent items will appear on the screen. Filter out the <strong>Quarantined items<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-protection-history-and-filter-out-Quarantined-list.jpg\" alt=\"open-protection-history-and-filter-out-Quarantined-list\" class=\"wp-image-144214 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-protection-history-and-filter-out-Quarantined-list.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-protection-history-and-filter-out-Quarantined-list-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-protection-history-and-filter-out-Quarantined-list-150x108.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the DLL file and restore it. Finally, reboot your laptop\/PC and run the application to see if the issue is solved.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-run-dism-and-sfc-scan\"><strong>#3 Run DISM and SFC Scan<\/strong><\/h3><p>If there are issues with Windows images and system files, your system and programs installed may not function correctly and throw errors. You can use Windows built-in tools DISM and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-run-sfc-scan-in-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">System File Checker (SFC)<\/a> to fix such issues. Where DISM will repair the corrupted or damaged Windows images, SFC will replace the damaged or corrupted system files with their correct versions. Follow the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Search<\/strong>, type <strong>CMD,<\/strong> and run it as administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, type <strong>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/strong> command and hit Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-dism-command-1.jpg\" alt=\"run-dism-command\" class=\"wp-image-144215 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-dism-command-1.jpg 529w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-dism-command-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-dism-command-1-150x67.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once done, run the <strong>sfc\/scannow<\/strong> command and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-sfc-scannow-command-2.jpg\" alt=\"run-sfc-scannow-command\" class=\"wp-image-144216 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-sfc-scannow-command-2.jpg 536w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-sfc-scannow-command-2-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-sfc-scannow-command-2-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After scanning, close the window and try running the application.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-reinstall-microsoft-vc-redistributable-package\"><strong>#4 Reinstall Microsoft VC++ Redistributable Package<\/strong><\/h3><p>Reinstalling the Microsoft VC++ Redistributable package is indeed helpful in fixing many DLL files related errors, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-msvcr71-dll-was-not-found-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MSVCR71.dll,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/missing-api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0-dll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">API-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll<\/a>, etc. Since the Entry Point Not Found error is associated with missing or deleted DLL files for a particular application, you can try reinstalling the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package. Freshly reinstall 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 packs for 64-bit Windows systems.<\/p><figure class=\" note-alert wp-block-table\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> First, uninstall your existing VC package by opening Control Panel and following <strong>All Control Panel Items &gt; Programs and Features &gt; VC Package &gt; Uninstall<\/strong>.<\/figure><p>Once you&rsquo;re done uninstalling the existing pack, reinstall the suggested packages with the following steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit Microsoft&rsquo;s official site and freshly download <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/download\/details.aspx?id=52685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Microsoft VC++ 2015 Redistributable<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-microsoft-redistributable-2015-package.jpg\" alt=\"download-microsoft-redistributable-2015-package\" class=\"wp-image-144217 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-microsoft-redistributable-2015-package.jpg 665w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-microsoft-redistributable-2015-package-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-microsoft-redistributable-2015-package-150x59.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the correct file size for your 64-bit system and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-64-bit-size-file-of-Microsoft-VC-package.jpg\" alt=\"download-64-bit-size-file-of-Microsoft-VC-package\" class=\"wp-image-144218 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-64-bit-size-file-of-Microsoft-VC-package.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-64-bit-size-file-of-Microsoft-VC-package-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-64-bit-size-file-of-Microsoft-VC-package-150x73.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run the package, select <strong>&lsquo;I agree to the license terms and conditions<\/strong>,&rsquo; and click <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/agree-to-license-terms-and-conditions-and-click-install.jpg\" alt=\"agree-to-license-terms-and-conditions-and-click-install\" class=\"wp-image-144219 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/agree-to-license-terms-and-conditions-and-click-install.jpg 478w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/agree-to-license-terms-and-conditions-and-click-install-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/agree-to-license-terms-and-conditions-and-click-install-150x93.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the package is installed, restart your system, and rerun the application or software to see if the procedure entry point could not be located error is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-remove-junk-data-and-fix-issues-in-windows\"><strong>#5 Remove Junk Data and fix issues in Windows<\/strong><\/h3><p>Junk files are usually temporary files created on your system to perform specific tasks. However, over time, they become of no use. If not removed, they accumulate on your hard drive, consuming a lot of storage space and eventually causing slow-running PC or other performance-related issues. Sometimes, you may have problems running your application\/software. So, removing Junk data from your system is better, and try rerunning the software\/app. Follow the below steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>File Explorer (Windows + E)<\/strong> and then go to <strong>This PC &gt; Local Disk (C:).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the <strong>Local Disk (C:)<\/strong> and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-local-disk-properties.jpg\" alt=\"open-local-disk-properties\" class=\"wp-image-144220 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-local-disk-properties.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-local-disk-properties-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-local-disk-properties-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, select <strong>Disk Cleanup<\/strong> under the <strong>General<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-disk-cleanup-1.jpg\" alt=\"run-disk-cleanup\" class=\"wp-image-144221 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-disk-cleanup-1.jpg 361w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-disk-cleanup-1-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-disk-cleanup-1-150x206.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the temporary files, thumbnails, and other unwanted data and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"373\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/remove-unwanted-files-and-click-OK.jpg\" alt=\"remove-unwanted-files-and-click-OK\" class=\"wp-image-144222 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/remove-unwanted-files-and-click-OK.jpg 373w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/remove-unwanted-files-and-click-OK-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/remove-unwanted-files-and-click-OK-150x181.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once done, restart your system and see if there&rsquo;s an improvement in your system performance and if you can run programs and applications correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If, after all these methods, you still face the <strong>Entry Point Not Found<\/strong> error, you can remove or uninstall the problematic program, application, or software and reinstall it afresh, checking its compatibility with your system. 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