Application crashing on startup
4.5
The app closes or vanishes immediately after you try to open it.
Symptoms
- Splash screen appears then closes
- No error message
- Process starts then dies in Task Manager
Possible Causes
- Corrupted cache
- Missing dependency
- Incompatible update
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Clear App Cache
Delete the temporary files in the app's "AppData" or "Cache" folder.
2
Update Graphics Drivers
Startup crashes are often caused by the app failing to initialize the GPU.
3
Reinstall the App
A clean reinstall fixes issues caused by missing or corrupted program files.
When to See a Technician
Check the "Event Viewer" (Windows) or "Console" (Mac) to see the specific error code causing the crash.
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