Laptop unable to open Visual Studio
4.5
The full Visual Studio IDE won't open or hangs on the splash screen.
Symptoms
- Stuck on splash
- App crash
- No response
Possible Causes
- Corrupt installation
- Component conflict
- Low disk space
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Run VS Installer Repair
Open the Visual Studio Installer and select "Repair".
2
Clear Component Cache
Delete the "ComponentModelCache" folder in your local AppData.
3
Check Disk Space
VS needs several GB of free space even just to launch.
When to See a Technician
Visual Studio is a massive app; if it's hanging, the "Repair" tool is your best friend.
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