Indeed, Windows software by Microsoft is being used by billions of users across the globe but sometimes it causes some tiny issues also. Besides its hundreds of qualities, Windows software may start showing errors? Several users have reported the occurrence of 'entry point not found' error on their Windows software. Sometimes it keeps occurring in software entry points. Such missing entries means that the file must be damaged, missing and unreadable. Users face inconvenience due to such missing entries which prevents them from opening a file. If you are facing the same 'entry point not found' error, then you have come to the right place. Here are the best and effective methods to fix the 'entry point not found' error.
By Using System File Check
Some users are aware of this built-in utility of Windows and some are not. System file check is a built-in utility that comes with Windows and scans the OS installation for missing or corrupt files. Running System file check is the first and most effective method to fix the 'entry point not found'. To run the system file check:
1. Click on the Windows button at the bottom left corner of the screen.
2. Open a CMD window as an administrator.
3. Select Command Prompt.
4. After opening up the command prompt, type ' SFC/scannow'.
5. After completing the scan, it will automatically find a missing or corrupt file and fix it.
By Installing The Program Including That File
It is another method you have to fix the 'entry point not found' error. Several users have successfully resolved the error by installing the program that is containing the inaccessible file. To replace the file and install the program, you can easily download the program from the Microsoft website. Installing the program again that is containing the file is a great method to resolve this error.
By Manually Installing The DLL File
Manually installing the DLL file is one of the best and most effective ways to recover that inaccessible file on your Windows system. The method can only be applied if you can identify the missing and damaged file on the system. Like, you can find a copy of that file in another program on your Windows system. Manually installing the DLL file is amongst the quickest ways to recover a missing or corrupted file if you can identify it.
Edward Lewis is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Edward has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.