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Notion Windows App Not Working: 7 Ways to Fix it
Deleting the app data does the trick for most
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Published onJuly 1, 2024
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If you have got the Notion app for Windows, chances are that it might not be working or is stuck on the loading screen. Many even reported getting a black or white screen with the Notion app in Windows 11.
For anyone wondering why Notion is not working on the PC, it mostly has to do with the app data, corrupt cache/cookies, misconfigured network settings, and issues with the chosen default browser.
Before we proceed, resize the Notion app window and check whether it now loads properly. For some users, opening the Notion desktop app from the website did the trick. Another workaround is to pressCtrl+Rwhen stuck on a white screen with a loading/spinning wheel.
What can I do if the Notion Windows app is not working?
1. Clear the app data under Roaming and Local
In 4 out of 5 cases, deleting theNotionfolder underAppDatain Windowsdid the trick when the Notion app was not working.
2. Terminate all Notion processes
3. Clear the default browser’s cache and cookies
Clearing the browsing data also helps withError 502on Notion!
4. Run Notion with administrative privileges
5. Set Edge as the default browser
I don’t personally encourage users toset Edge as the default browser, but many have reported that it resolves things when the Notion app is not working or loading in Windows. Besides, thenew Microsoft Edge is far better, owing to a wide array of user-oriented features introduced in the browser!
6. Reinstall Notion
Ifuninstalling the appand reinstalling it doesn’t work on the first attempt, use aneffective uninstaller toolto get rid of any leftover files and Registry entries, since these might trigger Notionapp issues in Windows.
7. Switch to Google’s DNS address
As confirmed by many of the affected users, a DNS may block access to Notion, thus resulting in the app not working on Windows. For one, it was theQuad9 DNSblocking Notion. Also, if Google’s DNS is affecting the performance, I recommend using thefastest DNS server near you!
In case nothing else works,perform a system restoreand revert the PC to an earlier configuration when the Notion app ran fine.
Which fix worked for you? Share with our readers in the comments section.
More about the topics:application errors,apps,Windows 11
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
