OBS Studio is the software many users utilize for screencasting and video streaming.

Users cant launch and utilize OBS Studio because of that crashing error.

Are you familiar with the Woops, OBS has crashed fault signal?

The OBS Studio software

If yes, dont give up on OBS Studio just yet.

You might be able to fix the OBS has crashed error with one of these potential resolutions.

Run a System File Scan

Corrupted system files cause many, many software crashes in Windows.

The SFC scannow command

Running a System File Checker scan will restore missing or corrupted files.

Our guide onhow to execute the SFC toolincludes instructions for applying this potential solution.

So, thats a resolution worth trying if your PC has an AMD or NVIDIA graphics adapter.

The Reset option in AMD Radeon Settings

This is because the OBS has crashed error can appear due to compatibility issues with specific Windows versions.

you’re free to do that by running a Program Compatibility Troubleshooter that sets recommended options for software.

So, try temporarilydisabling Windows Defender Firewallbefore launching OBS Studio.

The Restore button in NVIDIA Control Panel

If that works, turn the firewall back on and enable OBS Studio through it.

Our guide aboutallowing apps through Windows Defender Firewallincludes instructions for how to stop the firewall from blocking the programs.

The same applies to third-party Windows firewall software.

The Run this program in compatibility mode option

If you have installed a firewall, select to temporarily turn it off.

Note that some more general antivirus security software also have firewalls.

So, disabling background third-party apps could fix the OBS, has crashed error for some users.

The Program Compatibility Troubleshooter

you’re free to terminate background software with the methods in our guide fordisabling background apps on Windows.

Alternatively, disable background startup items bysetting Windows to clean boot.

Then reset your PC and try launching OBS Studio.

The allow apps firewall settings

If you have a PC with dual graphics adapters, then that might be worth a try.

you might apply that potential fix as follows:

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Reinstall OBS Studio

Reinstalling OBS Studio can potentially fix a wide variety of crashing issues.

A driver update option in GeForce Experience

So, thats something worth trying if other possible resolutions dont work for you.

you could reinstall either the OBS Studio desktop software or the UWP app.

Open theOBS Studio download pageand clickDownload Installerto get the setup wizard for the desktop software.

The Startup tab in Task Manager

To load the UWP app, click theGet it from Microsoftlink on the download page.

Go through all the potential resolutions outlined above in the order listed to find one that works for you.

The Device Manager shortcut

The Disable device option

The Uninstall option in Settings