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Messenger Not Working on Windows 11 PC: 4 Ways To Fix It
A simple re-log in may fix the issue
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Updated onOctober 18, 2024
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Many reported that Facebook Messenger is not working on their PC, and this will prevent you from chatting with your friends. Luckily, there are ways to fix this issue, and this guide will show you how to do it.
Why is Messenger not working on my PC?
If Messenger is not working on Windows 11, it can be due to temporary glitches, your cache or installed extensions. Corrupted installation can also cause this issue.
How do I fix Messenger on my computer?
You can avoid the troubleshooting steps suggested in this article by opening Messenger on a different browser. We recommend the Opera One browser.
It offers a built-in ad blocker and a filter option to unblock ads from any site you want. So, if Facebook Messenger won’t load on your PC, our browser recommendation blocks intrusive ads and loads pages faster.
Additionally, this browser offers a free VPN for enhanced privacy and security, built-in messenger apps and snapshot feature, video pop-out, and battery saver feature of the box.
Opera One
1. Sign in to Facebook Messenger
2. Clear cache and temporary data
3. Disable add-ons
4. Reinstall Messenger
If Facebook Messenger is still not working on your computer, you can alwaysuse Facebook Messenger in your browsersince it offers the same features.
We also covered theFacebook Messanger attachment unavailable errorin another guide, so don’t miss it for more information.
Also, if theFacebook app is not working on Windows 10, you can look closer at our comprehensive guide and find the best solutions.
We hope our recommendations helped you fix the Facebook Messenger app, and you can now use it on your desktop.
For more suggestions or other questions, please access the comments section below.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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