Multiple apps not launching
Slightly weird issues popping up, got a new laptop recently (2024 ASUS Zephyrus G14) and have had issues with a few apps that have refused to load, not even open the GUI. The two more mainstream apps I’ve had this with are Vivaldi browser and Steam, both of which have popped up update windows which then immediately disappeared. With the other two (more niche) apps (Companion and openCountdown) absolutely nothing has appeared, no GUI, no warning, and no task manager process. Interestingly though, the setup windows for all of them function perfectly. One more exception is that openCountdown shows up an open (but apparently completely invisible) GUI judging by the taskbar icon.
The only one where I’ve been able to find a task manager process is Steam, where I get Steam and Steam Client processes. Vivaldi generated crash reports, but none of them triggered Windows crash warnings.
I’m not sure what the common thread is between these apps is that is causing issues, but would appreciate any help or advice.
Thanks,
Seb
Steps taken to fix, or troubleshoot (none of which made any difference):
Restarted system
Reinstalled apps
Run apps as admin
Reinstalled Windows (due to separate issue, but still made no difference)
Links to apps:
Slightly weird issues popping up, got a new laptop recently (2024 ASUS Zephyrus G14) and have had issues with a few apps that have refused to load, not even open the GUI. The two more mainstream apps I’ve had this with are Vivaldi browser and Steam, both of which have popped up update windows which then immediately disappeared. With the other two (more niche) apps (Companion and openCountdown) absolutely nothing has appeared, no GUI, no warning, and no task manager process. Interestingly though, the setup windows for all of them function perfectly. One more exception is that openCountdown shows up an open (but apparently completely invisible) GUI judging by the taskbar icon. The only one where I’ve been able to find a task manager process is Steam, where I get Steam and Steam Client processes. Vivaldi generated crash reports, but none of them triggered Windows crash warnings. I’m not sure what the common thread is between these apps is that is causing issues, but would appreciate any help or advice. Thanks,Seb Steps taken to fix, or troubleshoot (none of which made any difference):Restarted systemReinstalled appsRun apps as adminReinstalled Windows (due to separate issue, but still made no difference) Links to apps:openCountdownBitfocus CompanionSteamVivaldi Read More
