how to fix 'The specified procedure could not be found' Error on Windows 10/11

The “The specified procedure could not be found” error message is a common error message that can occur in Windows when a program or application attempts to call a procedure from a DLL[1] file that is missing, corrupted, or incompatible with the version of Windows currently being used.

Method 1. Fix Corrupted System Files

Use Command Prompt commands to repair system file corruption:

Open Command Prompt as administrator
Use the following command and press Enter:
sfc /scannow

Reboot your system
If SFC returned an error, then use the following command lines, pressing Enter after each:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Method 2. Perform a Malware Scan
It is possible that a malware infection may be the cause of “The specified procedure could not be found” error in Windows. It is important to run a comprehensive security scan to rule out this possibility and ensure that the computer is not infected.

Method 3. Use System Restore
Method 4. Reinstall the Problematic Program

Method 6. Reset Windows
If none of the previous solutions resolve the issue, consider resetting Windows. Keep in mind that this is a time-consuming process, as the Windows reset will remove all your apps and require reinstallation.

Press the Windows key + I to open Windows Settings.
Press on Update & security.
Click on Recovery in the left pane.
In the right pane, click on Reset PC next to Reset this PC.

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