How to Fix “Loading Chunk Failed” Error in Discord 

Have you just opened the Discord app and suddenly faced a “Loading chunk failed” error with a random number like loading chunk 1234 failed? You’re not alone. This issue is increasingly common among Discord desktop users and is usually caused by corrupted cache files, leftover app data, or improper app loading.

In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll walk you through all the possible fixes to solve this annoying issue and get Discord running smoothly again.

❓ What Does “Loading Chunk Failed” Mean in Discord?

This error usually occurs when the Discord app is unable to properly load one or more of its JavaScript files (also known as chunks). This can happen due to:

• Corrupted cache or temporary files
• Interrupted or incomplete Discord updates
• Glitches in the rendering process
• Background Discord tasks that didn’t shut down properly

Let’s fix it step by step.

✅ Fix 1: Refresh Discord Using Ctrl + R

Before you try anything complex, start with a simple refresh of the Discord window.

🔹 Steps:

1. Open Discord.
2. While on the error screen, press Ctrl + R (or Command + R on Mac).
3. This will refresh the entire Discord app interface.

This quick refresh often resolves temporary issues with loading or rendering chunks.

✅ Fix 2: Close All Discord Tasks from Task Manager

Sometimes, Discord runs multiple background processes that don’t close properly. You need to force close all Discord processes using Task Manager.

🔹 Steps:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Look for any process labeled “Discord”.
3. Click the drop-down arrow next to it to expand all running services.
4. Right-click each process and click “End task.”
5. After closing all processes, reopen Discord.

This ensures Discord starts cleanly with no conflicting background tasks.

✅ Fix 3: Delete Temp Files from Your PC

Corrupted temporary files can also cause the “loading chunk failed” issue. Clear out the temp folder.

🔹 Steps:

1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type:

   %temp%
   

3. Hit Enter or click OK.
4. Press Ctrl + A to select all files.
5. Press Shift + Delete to permanently delete them.

This will clear old, unnecessary files that might interfere with Discord’s operation.

✅ Fix 4: Delete Discord AppData & LocalAppData Folders

Sometimes, leftover app data from previous sessions can interfere with Discord’s updates and chunk loading. Here’s how to remove these folders manually.

🗂 Step 1: Delete from AppData

1. Press Windows Key + R again.
2. Type:

   %appdata%
   

3. Click OK.
4. In the folder that opens, find the “Discord” folder.
5. Right-click it and choose Delete.

🗂 Step 2: Delete from LocalAppData

1. Again, press Windows Key + R.
2. Type:

   %localappdata%
   

3. Click OK.
4. Find the “Discord” folder.
5. Right-click and Delete it.

Deleting these folders removes all cached and leftover configuration files that may be causing the error.

✅ Fix 5: Reinstall Discord (Fresh Install)

After clearing out the corrupted files and cache, it’s time to reinstall Discord.

🔹 Steps:

1. Visit the official Discord download page.
2. Download the latest version for your operating system.
3. Install it as usual.

Now that all previous corrupted data is wiped out, Discord should install and launch cleanly without any “loading chunk failed” error.

🚀 Bonus Tip: Use Discord Web as Temporary Access

If you’re in a hurry and don’t have time to reinstall, you can access Discord through your browser:

• Go to https://discord.com
• Log in with your credentials

This won’t solve the desktop issue but can serve as a temporary solution while you troubleshoot.

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