Summary
Running into a JavaScript error on Discord makes you unable to use the app.
Here are the possible solutions to your issue.
you’ve got the option to fix that byrunning the app with administrator rights on your Windows PC.
Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek
To do that, find Discord on your desktop or in Start Menu.
Right-nudge the app, and from the open menu, select “Run as Administrator.”
In the User Account Control prompt, select “Yes.”
If this method fixes the issue, make Windows always launch Discord as an admin.
Do that by first right-clicking Discords desktop shortcut and choosing “Properties.”
fire up the “Shortcut” tab and choose “Advanced.”
Delete Discords AppData Files
Discords AppData file corruption can cause a JavaScript error.
To do that, pop kick open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows+R.
Right-click a selected file and choose “Delete” (a trash can icon).
To verify and fix that, temporarily disable your antivirus protection.
How you do this depends on the program youre using.
If youre using Microsoft Defender Antivirus,turn it offby first opening the Windows Security app.
Then, turn off “Real-Time Protection” and choose “Yes” in the prompt.
Unlike other apps, you wont find BetterDiscord in Windows installed apps list.
Instead, youll have to launch the apps installer and choose an option to uninstall the app.
To do that, run your downloaded BetterDiscord installer file.
If you dont have the file, go to theBetterDiscordsite and download the file.
When it launches, accept the license agreement.
Then, select “Uninstall BetterDiscord” and choose “Next.”
Select your current Discord app and choose “Uninstall.”
When BetterDiscord is uninstalled, click “Close” to wrap up the open window.
Deleting the app doesnt delete your account data; Discord re-syncs your data when you sign back in.
To remove Discord from a Windows 11 PC, go to tweaks > Apps > Installed Apps.
Next to Discord, smack the three dots and choose “Uninstall” followed by “Uninstall.”
To delete Discord on a Windows 10 PC, visit configs > Apps.
Select Discord on the list, click “Uninstall,” and choose “Uninstall.”
Head to theDiscord Downloadsite and download and implement the app on your rig.
Your issue should now be fixed.
