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    How To Fix Discord Javascript Error on Mac/Windows

    Are you too experiencing Discord JavaScript Error? Try not to stress. Many users are recently experiencing this error. We will assist you in fixing the error by providing you various effective solutions.

    What is Discord?

    Discord is an application that is all in one instant voice, video, and text chat for video gamers. The application is available on desktop and mobiles both. The application has no cost and is quite popular among video gamers. The application is compatible with Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Discord can connect to other applications such as Spotify, YouTube, Twitch, and many more.

    What are the causes of Discord Javascript Error?

    • If Discord is Running with administration permission then it causes certain errors.
    • It is also possible then some files of Discord have gone corrupt.
    • The Windows service is not working properly with the Discord application.

    How to Fix Discord Javascript Error on Mac and Windows?

    1. Uninstall and Reinstall Discord

    Follow the steps below to uninstall and reinstall Discord safely from Mac or Windows:
    • Go to the Start menu or click on the Windows logo on your keyboard. Then search for Control Panel and click on it.
    • In the Control Panel, search for Programs and click on Uninstall a program.
    • Now this will open a list of applications that are installed on your PC or Laptop. Search, select, and uninstall Discord.
    • Follow the instructions and wait for the uninstallation process to get completed.
    • Click on Finish when the process is complete.
    • Now visit the official website of Discord. And click on Download Now.
    • The application will start downloading on your PC or Laptop then after the download process is complete run the application. And follow the instructions.
    • Now restart Discord and fill in your account details. Check if your error is fixed.

    2. Delete all Discord Files

    There are some Discord files saved in our PC or Laptop by default. The chances are that the files are gone corrupt and hence it is causing the error which is affecting the program. In order to solve the error Discord files need to be deleted.

    Follow the steps below to do so:
    • Right-click on the Start menu on your desktop. A menu will open, select the option Run.
    • A Run window will pop up on the screen. Now type %appdata% in the open box and click on OK.

    discord appdata run

    • A window will appear with a list of folders now search for the Discord folder. After you find it right-click on the folder and click on the Delete option.

    Delete all Discord Files

    • After you deleted the folder come back to the desktop. And right-click on the Start menu on your desktop. A menu will open, select the option Run.
    • A Run window will pop up on the screen. Now this time type %Localappdata% in the open box and click OK.
    • Similarly, a window will appear with a list of folders now search for the Discord folder. After you find it right-click on the folder and click on the Delete option.
    • After you deleted the folder come back to the desktop. Now uninstall Discord safely from your PC or Laptop and then reinstall it again from the official website. Now check if your error is resolved.

    3. Run Discord without Administrative Privileges

    There is a possibility that the application works completely fine without Administrative Privileges.

    To do so follow the steps below:
    • Click on the Start menu or press the Windows button on your keyboard. Now search for Properties in the search box and click on it.
    • The Properties windows open, now click on the Compatibility Tab and uncheck the box that says Run this program as an administrator option. Now click on Ok and then Apply.
    • Follow any instructions to confirm the changes made. Now go back to your desktop and open Discord and check if your error is solved.

    4. Check your Antivirus software

    At times Antivirus software cause error or issues in programs. It is advised to check the antivirus or malware software settings on your PC or Laptop.

    To do so follow the steps below:
    • Go to the Antivirus or Malware software on your PC or Laptop.
    • Search for the Settings option and select it. Now Disable it or check for files of Discord application the Antivirus software has disabled.
     NOTE – Each Antivirus software is different from each other hence it will also have different settings. 

    5. Quality Windows Audio Video Experience

    Some users said that changing the startup type or setting of the Quality Windows Audio Video Experience service helped solved the error for them. This method is only for Windows users.

    Follow the steps below to do so:
    • Right-click on the Start Menu or press Windows Key + R together on the keyboard to open the Run window.
    • In the Open box type services.msc and click on Ok.
    • Now search for Quality Windows Audio Video Experience in the list and right-click on it. Then select Properties from the menu that appears.

    Quality Windows Audio Video Experience

    • A window will open and the service will start. On the service status, you can see the service has started. Now stop the service by click on Stop option and start it again by clicking on the Start option.

    Quality Windows Audio Video Experience Start Stop

    • Go to the Startup type option and change the setting to Automatic from Manual. Once the process is completed click on Ok and then Apply.

    Startup type option

    • Follow the instruction if any and make sure you have saved the settings before you close the dialogue box. Now start Discord to check if your error is solved.

    So, these are some ways how you can solve the Discord Javascript Error on you Windows and Mac. Let us know which one worked for you. Also, let us know what you want to see next on our website.

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