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Visual Studio Code: Exception : A JavaScript error occurred in the main process

on 1 Apr 2022 2:41 PM

Today while trying open any Visual Studio Code Project, I started getting this error ..

if anybody gets similar problem then it can be resolve in following two ways..

Resolution 1

Open Task Manager and Kill all existing Visual Studio Code Process and then re-open relevant Visual Studio Code Project

Resolution 2

Download latest version of Visual Studio Code and then install latest version this will also ensure this error goes away!

Hope this Helps..

I just installed VS Code a few minutes ago and for some strange reason it won't open.It just throws me an error. I have no idea what it means so please take a look.

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asked Jul 28, 2016 at 1:01

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Some file got missed at the time of upgrading/ accidentally. So repair/reinstall should work. I repaired and started working fine.

answered Oct 11, 2019 at 6:50

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This error just occurred after it prompted me to update VSCode.

Uncaught Exception:
Error: Cannot find module 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft VS Code\resources\app\out\main'
    at Module._resolveFilename (module.js:470:15)
    at Function.Module._resolveFilename (C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft VS Code\resources\electron.asar\common\reset-search-paths.js:35:12)
    at Function.Module._load (module.js:418:25)
    at Object. (C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft VS Code\resources\electron.asar\browser\init.js:171:8)
    at Object. (C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft VS Code\resources\electron.asar\browser\init.js:173:3)
    at Module._compile (module.js:571:32)
    at Object.Module._extensions..js (module.js:580:10)
    at Module.load (module.js:488:32)
    at tryModuleLoad (module.js:447:12)
    at Function.Module._load (module.js:439:3)

Discord constantly stores temporary data on your computer that helps the program run smoothly or, in our case, causes errors. In order for Discord to run without javascript error or other problems, we need to delete these files.

The error message “There was a javascript error in the main process” usually appears when you start Discord on your computer. The error message window usually contains various information about the error, but it is unlikely to be interpreted by casual users.

• What causes the error ‘A JavaScript Error Occurred in the Main Process’?
• How to solve the problem ‘A JavaScript Error Occurred in Main Process’?
  • Reinstall your program
  • Start the Quality Windows Audio Video Experience service automatically
  • Running your program without administrator rights
• Frequently Asked Questions
  • How do I fix a JavaScript error that occurred in the main process?
  • How do I fix the Discord Java Script error?
  • What does it mean to get a JavaScript error?

• Discord is running with administrative privileges.
• Discord or its settings may be corrupt.
• Quality Windows Audio Video Experience service is not running.

How to solve the problem ‘A JavaScript Error Occurred in Main Process’?

Reinstall your program

1. Press the Windows key and type Discord.
2. Right-click on it and select ‘Uninstall’.
3. Once the uninstallation process is complete, download the latest version of Discord from the official website.

Start the Quality Windows Audio Video Experience service automatically

1. Use the following key combination: Windows + R.
2. Type services.MSC and press Enter.
3. Scroll down the list until you see Quality Windows Audio Video Experience.
4. Right-click it and select Properties.
5. From the Startup Type drop-down menu, select Automatic.
6. Click OK and close the window.

Running your program without administrator rights

1. Locate the executable file of your program, right-click it and select Properties.
2. Switch to the Compatibility tab.
3. Uncheck the Run this program as administrator checkbox.
4. Click OK.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Open Control Panel > Uninstall a program.
2. Find the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ (64-bit) and click Change (if you are using the 64-bit version of Teams, you may need x86).
3. Click Restore.
4. Enter your administrator credentials to complete the restore.

1. Remove the Discord process from the Task Manager.
2. Change the Windows Audio Video Experience service settings.
3. Whitelist the Discord installation files.
4. Launch Discord without administrator rights.

There are two types of JavaScript errors: Syntax error: occurs when you make a mistake in writing code, such as a typo or a missing character. Execution error: occurs when the script fails to execute its instructions, such as when it fails to find a certain object.

How do you fix a JavaScript error occurred in the main process?

How do I fix VSCode error?

What does it mean when a JavaScript error occurred in the main process?