All software is gradually developing, so new versions and options appear. This also applies to operating systems such as Windows. New versions are constantly being released that have advanced functionality, so the creators of software and games are already guided by new versions of the OS. Accordingly, they gradually forget about the old ones, and it becomes increasingly difficult to solve the errors associated with them. For example, if you have the Windows XP operating system installed, then there is a chance that you will encounter the error: "The entry point to the procedure was not found." How to deal with it? What can be done if this trouble happened to you?
What is the essence of the problem?
First of all, you need to figure out when you may receive an error message: "The entry point to the procedure was not found." Everything is quite simple, since this error appears in the only case - during the system boot process. As mentioned earlier, you must have the Windows XP operating system installed, since this error is typical only for this OS. So, when you are loading the system, a message suddenly appears stating that the entry point to the procedure was not found with the only button that you can click on - “OK”. When you click on it, the screen becomes completely white, only the cursor remains on it, that is, the mouse works, but you can’t click on anything. Also, the keyboard turns off, so you cannot use any of the emergency combinations.
What is the reason?
If you see the error message: "The entry point to the procedure was not found", then you need to know that the reason is that the system buffer is full, but it cannot 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 system library, which has the resetstkoflw function, which is responsible for the mechanism for starting the buffer cleaning when it is full. Another version may not contain this function, and therefore this problem occurs. As a matter of fact, this error can affect not only the operating system, but also other programs - then the message "The entry point to the Except procedure is not found" will appear, that is, the name of the procedure will be replaced. The reasons here are the same - replacing the necessary file with another that cannot clear the buffer. But the example with the operating system is the most striking, so you should pay special attention to it.
Main stage
The very first thing you need to do is find the original version of the file that is responsible for restoring the overflowed buffer. It doesn’t matter here, we are talking about the operating system or about a computer game, for example, about the Stalker project. "The entry point to the procedure was not found" - this 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 was not found." Naturally, in the case of computer games, this will be quite simple, since the system is already loaded, and you can carry out various actions with it. But if the problem arose specifically with the operating system, you will need to do a more complex chain of actions.
Step one
Well, something unpleasant happened, and your Windows XP operating system does not start for the reason described above - how to fix it? "The entry point to the procedure was not found" is an error that will not allow you to do anything when you see a white screen in front of you . Accordingly, you need to act earlier. Insert your OS drive into the drive and boot from it, and not from the hard drive - for this you will need to change the boot priority in the BIOS settings. When this is done, you can boot the system from disk, and not from your hard drive, which will allow you to take certain actions to correct the unpleasant situation.
Second step
Unfortunately, recovering the file you need is far from the easiest process; you will have to perform it through the recovery console. Error: "The entry point to the procedure was not found" can cause you a lot of trouble, so it is recommended that you always have a backup copy of the file you need on removable media. If you don’t have one, start the recovery console when you see the welcome message of the installation wizard of the operating system on the screen. This is done by pressing the R button. Naturally, they just won’t give you 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 fail. Most often, such keys are written on the packaging of the disk or on the disk itself. If you have a virtual copy of the disk, then 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 complete this entire operation, since you must load it already from the finished system, and you cannot get there right now.
Fourth step
Given the fact that you will still change the settings of your current operating system, you also have 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 do not have a 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 that will save you from the problem. As you can see, if you have an error; “The entry point to the Convertinterfaceluidtoguid procedure was not found,” that is, if it refers to any other procedure, the problem becomes much less serious. But if it comes to the operating system, then get ready for serious work. But fortunately, its final stage is now beginning.
Fifth step
Finally, you find yourself in the recovery console, where you will need to use certain commands that will ultimately lead to what you wanted - to restore the original version of the file. Go to the desired section using the cd system32 command, and then start the step-by-step process of deleting a new version of a file and restoring it from the disk that is inserted into your drive. If everything is entered correctly, and the process completes successfully, then you can get a disk and load the operating system without any problems. If you changed the boot priority in the BIOS, then you will need to look there again, otherwise your computer will try to boot your operating system from the drive, and not from your hard drive. That's all, you have dealt with the restoration of the file, which will now clear the buffer when it is full, thereby protecting your computer from the danger of the repeated occurrence of such a problem. But if something happens nevertheless, now you know how to proceed, so you can deal with the problem quite quickly - you just need to always have a disk with the Windows XP operating system or removable media on which will be the original version of the one you need file.
Windows XP support
However, first of all, you should think not about how to get around the Windows XP operating system, but about how you can do without it. The fact is that in 2014, Microsoft officially announced that it no longer provides official support for this OS, that is, technical support does not work on it, updates are not released for it, and so on. Simply put, this operating system is completely outdated and out of circulation - you can use it, but you will not be able to purchase it again. Accordingly, you better think about changing the OS to one of the new versions - especially considering that Windows 7 has gained incredible popularity and is no 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 when you encounter a similar problem you have no questions.