fatal javascript error
Moderate
Discord · Gaming
Discord application crashed due to a corrupted installation or conflicting software
Quick Answer
Error code Fatal JavaScript Error on your Discord Gaming means: Discord application crashed due to a corrupted installation or conflicting software. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Applies to all models
Likely Causes
How to Fix It
1
Close Discord completely and delete the Discord cache folders: on Windows delete %appdata%\Discord and %localappdata%\Discord
2
On Mac, delete ~/Library/Application Support/discord and ~/Library/Caches/discord
3
Reinstall Discord by downloading the latest version from discord.com
4
If using BetterDiscord or Vencord, remove the modification and test with vanilla Discord first
5
Ensure your operating system is fully updated
6
Try running Discord as administrator (Windows) to rule out permission issues
Pro Tip
This fix requires some technical knowledge. If you're unsure about any step, consider contacting support or a qualified technician.
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