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How to Fix Opera GX When It’s Not Opening or Crashing
Removing the Opera GX Preferences file can fix the problem
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Updated onJuly 10, 2024
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Opera GX not opening can be a major problem since it will prevent you from browsing the web, but there are a few ways to fix this problem.
Why can’t I open Opera GX?
This problem occurs due to issues with Opera’s installation or due to file corruption. Being a part of the Microsoft Family can also cause this problem.
What can I do if Opera GX is not opening?
Before we start, try using the Windows + D shortcut to minimize and restore all open Windows. Also, try snapping one app to the left half of the display, and select Opera in the other half.
1. Remove Opera GX files
Keep in mind that this solution might remove your settings, bookmarks and history, so you might want to back it up beforehand.
2. Run the installer from the installation directory
After the installer is completed, your browser should be updated and working again. Alternatively, you can download the setup file and run it again.
3. Leave the Microsoft family
Alternatively, you canswitch to a local accountand Microsoft family policies won’t apply to you anymore.
4. Reinstall Opera GX
Alternatively, you can use theRepairoption instead.
You can also use the re-install option and check if that solves the problem for you. In case theOpera GX installer is not workingproperly, take a look at the guide linked in order to see what to do about it.Alternatively, check out how tofix the Opera GX stuck on installing for the current usererror if you encounter this problem. We also covered what to do ifOpera GX isn’t responding, so don’t miss that guide.
Many reported thatOpera isn’t working on Windows 11, but we have an entire guide dedicated to this issue.
In some instances,Opera might be open, but isn’t showing, and we covered that issue in a separate guide.
What method did you use to fix this problem? Let us know in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Browser errors,Opera issues
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
