When using Skype, users may encounter the "a JavaScript error occurred in the main process" message. This issue can be fixed with some simple steps.
Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable packages are essential components for many applications, including Skype, outdated or missing packages can lead to the Skype JavaScript error.
Here's how to fix JavaScript error on Skype : a javascript error occurred in the main process :
1. Go to the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable download page.
2. Download the latest version of the package that corresponds to your operating system and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
3. Run the downloaded installer and follow the prompts to install the package.
4. Once you have installed the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable packages, launch Skype and check if the "a JavaScript error occurred in the main process" error message has been fixed.
If you continue to experience the error after installing the Microsoft Visual C++ redistributable packages, try the following troubleshooting steps to resolve JavaScript error on Skype:
o Close Skype and navigate to the following folder on your computer: C:\Users<yourusername>\AppData\Roaming\Skype. Delete the "shared.xml" file and restart Skype.
o Uninstall Skype from your computer and then reinstall the latest version from the official website.
o Check to see if there are any updates available for your graphics drivers and install them.
In this post, we have listed some potential solution that may help you on fixing "a JavaScript error occurred in the main process" issue in Skype.