However, a few users have posted on Kodis support forum about that software not starting on Windows.
The Kodi media center doesnt open for those users when they make a run at launch it.
Some users who cant open Kodi in Windows might simply install and utilize that app on alternative devices.
Yet, there are some viable solutions for fixing Kodi when it doesnt start on Windows.
These are some of the best ways to fix Kodi not starting in Windows 11/10.
Doing so gives software full OS access.
This method is especially recommended if your Windows 11/10 account is a standard (non-admin) one.
you could set Kodi to always run with elevated permissions in the following steps:
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Those users moved all their Kodi add-on files into an alternative folder.
you could try doing the same thing like this:
Then try opening Kodi again.
If this resolution works, one of the add-ons you moved is probably either incompatible or corrupted.
Delete Kodis Addon_Data Folder
Erasing the addon_data folder is another potential resolution for the Kodi app not starting.
Deleting that folder will eradicate add-on data.
This is how you could delete the add-on_data directory:
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Update Graphics Drivers
Some users have said updating graphics drivers fixed Kodi not starting on their PCs.
So, verify if your video cards driver needs updating.
you could update a graphics driver with a method in our guide forupdating GPU drivers on Windows.
Running the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer will replace missing DirectX components in Windows if needed.
These are the steps for running the DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer:
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Visual C++ Redistributable packages provide some DLL dependency files Kodi needs.
you could update Visual C++ packages as follows:
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Disabling such startup items minimizes background processes.
you’re able to perform a clean boot by disabling all third-party startup programs and services with MSConfig.
Or you’re free to manually shut down the startup software in Task Manager.
Check out our guide toclean booting in Windowsfor full details.
power cycle your PC after setting Windows to clean boot.
Then try opening Kodi again after restarting.
Reinstall Kodi
You may need to reinstall Kodi if it still doesnt open after applying the potential resolutions above.
Doing so will clear all of Kodis data and replace all its files and registry entries.
This is how you might reinstall Kodi in Windows 11/10.
Alternatively, you’re free to load the Kodi UWP app instead.
To do so, clickGet in Storeapp onKodis Microsoft Storepage.
Then clickGetin the Microsoft Store app.
With Kodi fixed, you’re free to sit back and enjoy your favorite media content again.
