Weird javascript error

landyvlad · 9 Mar 2022 at 06:33

So I tried to install Discord app and got a weird javascript error.

Hopefully this image link works:

I tried downloading and installing latest java and that didn't make any difference.
Was subsequently told java is an entirely different thing to javascript?

I also recently did a repair install of Windows to fix some other issue so that SHOULD all be OK.

I am also getting this javascript error with other files / attempted installs / random stuff.

Someone mentioned it might be due to folder depth being excessive but I'm pretty sure that's not the case I'm just installing to default directory/ies chosen by the installer.

Using Windows 10 which I keep updated.

Any thoughts?

Orcvader · 9 Mar 2022 at 16:40

A quick search around it could be your antivirus blocking it, hence the operation not permitted part. Try whitelisting the installer in your AV and try again.

Uninstall Java as well, it's not needed. It's completely unrelated to javascript.

landyvlad · 10 Mar 2022 at 02:36

I'm just using Windows Defender. No alternate AV.

How would I whitelist the installer?

Orcvader · 10 Mar 2022 at 14:48

On the notification tray double click the shield icon, select "Virus & threat protection", manage settings under "Virus & threat protection settings", and turn off real time protection. Then try the Discord installer again.

landyvlad · 11 Mar 2022 at 04:58

Thanks I'll try that.