What Does "Entry Point Not Found" in Yahoo Messenger Mean?
The "entry point not found" error is not linked especially to Yahoo! Messenger, but rather is a generic error for an issue with certain dynamic link library (DLL) files. There are a number of potential fixes for this problem.
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Understanding the Error
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In simple terms, this error pops up when the DLL file in question is the wrong file to be used with your version of the program. In order to open, the program is looking for the right cues from the DLL file; when the DLL file doesn't deliver these cues, the program fails and produces this error.
Troubleshooting Yahoo! Messenger
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It may be as simple a solution as reinstalling Yahoo! Messenger on your computer; this should replace all the DLL files, hopefully repairing the error. Make sure that the version of Yahoo! Messenger that you're using is compatible with your operating system; for instance, if you're running an older version of Windows you may have trouble running the newest version of Yahoo! Messenger.
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Additional Solutions
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The DLL file may be corrupted or damaged by viruses and spyware; run your anti-virus program to check for anything that may be damaging your operating system. Consider installing SpyBot to help curb issues with spyware.
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