TinyTERM won’t start. Instead, it gives the error, “Could not run CSL entry point: main.”

“CSL entry point: main” is another name for the TinyTERM program tt.exe. So the error only means TinyTERM can’t start. There are three probable causes for this:

1. The first is a corrupt .tpx file. Rename the .tpx file you’re using, then start TinyTERM. If you get a “file not found” error, click Yes and configure your connection again. The old file was corrupt.
2. Another program may have replaced DLL files TinyTERM uses. If the problem started right after installing other software, try uninstalling that software. If you have a “rollback” utility that can restore Windows to a previous configuration, that’s even better. Test TinyTERM to see if it works again after the uninstall or rollback.
3. If you still get the “CSL entry point” error after renaming the .tpx file, and no new software was installed, one of TinyTERM’s main files is corrupt. The only way to fix that is to uninstall TinyTERM. Delete the Century folder from Program Files after uninstalling, then reboot and reinstall.

CR 140, DLLs replaced

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