Sometimes while trying to launch a program or application, you might have come across “The Procedure Entry Point Could Not Be Located” error.
This error occurs due to the operating system’s inability to hand over control to the program that is being launched. This usually happens when a critical dynamic link library (dll) file is either missing, corrupt, or outdated.
Sometimes, the error message itself will let you know the exact file that is causing the problem and you’re able to go about solving that particular problem. Other times, you will need to put in a little bit more effort.
How to fixEntry Point Not FoundError
We’ve listed all the possible fixes for theEntry Point Not Founderror. Work your way down the bottom of the list until you have managed to successfully solve the problem.
Using DISM Command
Deploy Image Servicing and Management (DISM)tool allows users withadministrative privilegeto prepare, modify, and repair window images. Typically, you would use theSFC toolif a windowssystem file is missing or corrupt,but if the local windows image itself is damaged or corrupt, the SFC tool might not be able to solve the issue.
In such cases, you can useinstall.wimimage with DISM tool to repair the image then use SFC tool to fix the underlying issue. We will useCheckHealth,ScanHealth, andRepairHealthoptions in the DISM tool to repair and restore the corrupted windows local image.
Follow the steps below to run the CheckHealth option with DISM –
If CheckHealth returns ahealthyimage status, you probably do not need to run ScanHealth. In such a case, you do not need to run the DISM tool any further. Please try adifferent fixin the list.
IfCheckhealthreturns arepairableimage status, then you can proceed withScanHealthoption.
If ScanHealth detected problems with your windows local image, use DISM withRetoreHealthoption to automatically scan and repair the image.
Make sure you are connected to the internet as the tool will connect to Windows Update online to download and replace damaged files.
Scan With System File Checker
Windows has a handy built-in utility calledSystem File Checkerthat allows users to scan andrestore corrupted Windowssystem files. To launch this utility, first launch a command prompt with administrative privileges.
To do this, follow the steps below:
The SFC tool will now proceed to scan all windows system files and repair any corrupted or missing files. Wait until verification is complete then restart your computer.
Reinstall the Problematic Application
you may reinstall the application that is causing the error and see if that fixed the problem. Follow the steps below to reinstall the problematic application.
Re-register the .dll File
If the error message includes the name of the dll file that is causingEntry Point Not Founderror, then you can try re-registering the dll file.
Please note that<path\XXX.dll>means that you will have to type the name of the problematic dll file with its full path.
It would also be possible to replace the corrupted dll file with a copy. If you have a working copy in your local drive, you could perhaps do so.
Another try is to look for a dll on the internet. However, wedo not recommendgoing down this path as you couldpotentially open yourself to virusand malware infections.
Install the Latest Visual C++ Redistributable Package
Visual C++ redistributables are software packages provided by Microsoft that other programs use. Many applications need Visual C++ redistributable runtime library packages to function correctly. These packages are often installed independently of applications, allowing multiple applications to make use of the package while only having to install it once.
Missing and/or corrupted files in the Visual C++ redistributable package can cause the computer to throwEntry Point Not Founderror. In such a case, you can try installing latestVisual C+ Redistributablepackage.
We also have an article in case of other Visual C++ related issues. Hope you will find it worth reading.
Scan Your Computer for Malware and Viruses.
It is possible that you are seeingEntry Point Not Founderror because your computer has been infected with malware or a virus.
If you are thinking or alreadyrunning multiple antivirus programs, this article is definitely prepared for you. Leave your thoughts?
Update Windows
While commercially released professional-grade productivity software are usually stable, the same cannot be said for video games, especially with the latest release or patch. In some cases, the program might not run because you do not have thelatest version of windows updateinstalled.
Update Your Graphics Card Drivers
Graphics card drivers are another set of culprits when it comes to gaming that can throwEntry Point Not Founderrors.
Do so and check if the problem is resolved.
Restore Your PC to a Previous Restore Point
Windows has a feature called System Restore which allows the user to revert their computer’s state to that of a previous point in time. It can be used to recover from system malfunctions. To use this feature, you will have to know when your program last ran without problems. Follow the steps below to use System Restore and recover your last working state:
Frequently Asked Questions
How to fix the procedure entry point steam controller that could not be located in dynamic link library error in GTA5?
This usually happens with the modded version of GTA 5. This problem occurs when windows think that there is a virus infection and blocks theSteam_api64.dllfile. To solve this, follow the steps given below:
How to fix a procedure entry point error when I try to launch a game onSteam?
Corrupt or missing game files could cause your favorite Steam title from running. If this is the case, follow the steps below to fix this problem:
How do you fix the procedure entry point CreateDXGIFactory2 could not be located?
This problem occurs due to a missing or corrupted dxgi.dll file.DXGIstands forDirectXGraphics Infrastructure. DirectX is anApplication Programming Interface (API)that lets the graphics card communicate with the game you are trying to run. Manymodern gamesrequire DirectX api to run. If a file in DirectX is missing or corrupted, you will not be able to run it.
Dxgi.dllerror could be caused by some kind of malware infection in your system. In this case, run a security scan (see fixScan Your Computer for Malware and Viruses) and then run an sfc scan (see fixScan with System File Checker) above.
How do I fix the entry point not found errorKERNEL32 DLLWindows 10
Kernel32.dllis a 32-bit dynamic link library file used by windows to handle memory management, input/output operations, and interrupts. A corrupt or missing kernel32.dll file can cause windows to throw up ablue screen of death (bsod),which is not fun for anybody involved.
To fix this problem, you can try one of the following solutions :
