How to fix the error: "The procedure entry point is not found"?

All software is gradually evolving, so new versions and variants are emerging. This also applies to operating systems, such as Windows. Constantly there are new versions which possess the expanded functional, therefore creators of the software and games already are guided by new versions of OS. Accordingly, the old are gradually forgotten, and to solve the mistakes associated with them, it becomes increasingly difficult. For example, if you have the Windows XP operating system, then there is a possibility that you will encounter an error: "Entry point to procedure not found." How to deal with it? What can you do if you have this trouble?

What is the essence of the problem?

First of all, you need to understand when you may receive an error message: "The entry point to the procedure is not found." Everything is quite simple, since this error appears in a single case - during the boot process. As mentioned earlier, you must have the Windows XP operating system installed, since this error is specific only for this OS. So, when you boot the system, a message appears suddenly that the entry point to the procedure was not found with a single button that you can click on - "OK." When you press it, the screen becomes completely white, only the cursor remains on it, that is, the mouse works, but you can not click on anything. Also, the keyboard is turned off, so you can not use any of the emergency combinations.

What is the reason?

If you see an error message in front of you: "The procedure entry point is not found," then you need to know that the reason is that the system buffer is full, but it can not be cleared. The fact is that sometimes a virus or additional software can be installed on the computer, and this will affect the Msvcrt.dll file - the library of the system, in which there is a resetstkoflw function, responsible for the mechanism for starting the buffer clearing when it overflows. Another version may not contain this function, and therefore a problem arises. Strictly speaking, this error can concern not only the operating system, but also other programs - then the message "Entry point to Except procedure not found" will appear, that is the name of the procedure will be replaced. The reasons here are the same - replacing the required file with others that can not clean the buffer. But the example with the operating system is the brightest, so it's worth paying special attention to it.

Main Stage

The very first thing you need to do is to find the original version of the file that is responsible for restoring the crowded buffer. It does not matter here, it's a question of the operating system or a computer game, for example, about the Stalker project. "The entry point to the procedure is not found" is a very common mistake that can be found in many places. But she has only one solution - you need to access the original file and replace it with one that does not contain the desired function. It is this action that will help you get rid of the error "The entry point to the procedure is not found". Naturally, in the case of computer games, this will be quite simple, since the system is already loaded, and you can conduct various actions with it. But if the problem has arisen with the operating system, you will need to do a more complex chain of actions.

Step one

Well, the unpleasant thing happened, and your Windows XP operating system does not start for the reason described above - how can I fix it? "The entry point to the procedure is not found" is a mistake that will not allow you to do anything when you see a white screen in front of you . Accordingly, you need to act sooner. Insert into the drive your disk with the OS and boot from it, and not from the hard disk - for this you need to change the boot priority in the BIOS parameters. When this is done, you will be able to boot the system from the disk, and not from your hard drive, which will allow you to take certain actions to correct the current unpleasant situation.

Step Two

Unfortunately, restoring the file you need is not the easiest process, you have to perform it through the Recovery Console. Error: "Entry point in the procedure is not found" can give you a lot of trouble, so it is recommended to always have a backup copy of the file you need on removable media. If you do not have one, start the Recovery Console when you see the welcome message of the operating system installation wizard on the screen. This is done by pressing the R button. Naturally, it's just that you will not be given access, so you'll have to work a little more.

Step Three

Now you will need to enter the installation key, which will give you access to the console - otherwise you will not succeed. Most often, such keys are written on the disk package or on the disk itself. If you have a virtual copy of the disk, the key goes to you in a text file. But you should pay attention to the fact that with the help of a virtual disk you will not be able to do all this operation, since you need to load it from the finished system, and you can not get there now.

Step Four

Given the fact that you will still change the settings of your current operating system, you also need to access it. To do this, you will need to enter the computer name, as well as the administrator password. The task is simplified, if you have open access to the computer and there is no password - then you just need to go to the next and final step. If the password is present, you will need to enter it, otherwise you will not be able to do further actions, which will save you from the problem. As you can see, if you have an error; "The entry point to the procedure Convertinterfaceluidtoguid is not found," that is, if it refers to any other procedure, the problem becomes significantly less serious. But if we are talking about the operating system, then prepare for serious work. But fortunately, now comes its final stage.

Step Five

Finally, you are in the Recovery Console, where you will need to use a specific command that will eventually lead to what you wanted, to restore the original version of the file. Go to the desired partition with the cd system32 command, and then go on to step-by-step the process of removing a new version of the file and restoring it from the disk that is inserted into your drive. If everything is entered correctly and the process is completed successfully, you can get the disk and boot the operating system without any problems. If you have changed the boot priority in the BIOS, then you will again need to look there, otherwise your computer will try to boot your operating system from the drive, not from your hard drive. That's all, you coped with the restoration of the file, which will now clear the buffer when it is full, thus protecting your computer from the danger of re-occurrence of such a problem. But if something does happen, now you know how to act, so you can cope with the problem quite quickly - you just always need to have a CD with the operating system Windows XP or a removable media that will have the original version of the one you need File.

Support for Windows XP

However, first of all, you should not think about how to bypass the operating system Windows XP, but how you can manage without it. The fact that in 2014, Microsoft officially stated that it no longer provides official support for this OS, that is, it does not work with support, it does not release updates, and so on. Simply put, this operating system is completely outdated and out of circulation - you can use it, but you can not buy it again. Accordingly, you better think about how to change the OS to one of the new versions - especially given that Windows 7 has gained incredible popularity and nothing worse, but only much better than XP. But if you are not yet ready to change the OS, then you better study this manual so that if you have such a problem you did not have any questions.