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Discord is Not Opening: How to Force it to Start

If Discord won’t open, the issue is likely file corruption

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Updated onOctober 1, 2024

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If Discord is not opening, you won’t be able to chat with your friends and make calls, which is a problem for gaming sessions.

Not being able to communicate is a significant setback, but luckily, there are a couple of methods that you can use to fix this problem, so keep on reading to learn more.

Why is my Discord not opening?

What can I do if Discord is not opening?

1. Update your system

If Discord won’t open on your desktop computer or laptop, it might be down to an outdated operating system. Ensure to restart your PC after the update before opening the app again.

2. Make sure that Discord isn’t down

3. Configure Windows date and time

Besides, if you’re running Windows 11 version on your PC and Discord won’t open, you can still use this solution similarly by right-clicking on the date and time widget on the right side of your screen.

In case you need more in-depth instructions and screenshots showing the exact steps, you can check ourguide on changing time on Windows 11.

4. Try the Discord web version

If the Discord app won’t open on your PC, you should try to use the web version on your browser. This is because the problem might be with glitches in the app. It could also help you fix issues likeFile cannot be empty; read this guide to learn more.

5. Kill the Discord task

5.1 Use CMD

5.2 Use Task Manager

6.3 Use Task Manager on Windows 11

6. Clear AppData and LocalAppData

7. Check your Proxies

In many instances,Discord won’t open (grey screen) / stuck on a grey screenbecause of VPNs. So, if you are using a proxy or a VPN, this may be the case of your apps not opening. Now the problem should be gone.

8. Uninstall and reinstall Discord

Reinstalling the Discord app is a universal fix for other issues likeDiscord Fatal Javascripterror; read this guide to learn more.

What will happen if I clear the cache on Discord?

The Discord won’t open issue can be frustrating, as it stops you from getting across to your community. But with the solutions in this guide, you should get back on track quickly.

Sadly, this isn’t the only issue, many reported thatDiscord keeps freezingand thatDiscord search isn’t working.

If you are facing other issues likeDiscord Audio keeps cutting, then youwon’t be able to hear anyone on Discorduntil you resolve it.

Many also reported thatDiscord opens links in the wrong browser, but we tackled a minor issue in a separate guide. Additionally, if you’re having problems withDiscord videos not playing, we can help you out.

We also have a new guide on what to doDiscord keybind is not working in the game, so you might want to check it out.

Don’t forget to leave any other questions in the comments section below.

Discord is Not Opening: How to Force it to Start#

What can I do if Discord is not opening?#

1. Update your system#

2. Make sure that Discord isn’t down#

3. Configure Windows date and time#

4. Try the Discord web version#

5. Kill the Discord task#

6. Clear AppData and LocalAppData#

7. Check your Proxies#

8. Uninstall and reinstall Discord#

What will happen if I clear the cache on Discord?#