Windows 10: Certain applications not launching

I have had problems with various applications on my computer randomly stop working. It started a few months ago when a program called Overwolf randomly stopped launching, not even giving an error code. Later more apps started failing, including Logitech G hub, and bluestacks. They all act the same, simply not launching, not even giving an error code. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling these applications, and the installer for those programs will not launch.

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WD Mybook Application won't launch

Hi James,

Problem launching the WD MyBook application could be due to incompatibility or could be caused by a software conflict. Since you've already reached out to WD support, we would like to know the following to help us isolate and address the problem:

• Were there any changes made or updates performed before the issue started?
  
• What were the troubleshooting steps have you tried to far?
• Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the WD MyBook application?

In the meantime, please try to disable the firewall and antivirus software on your computer. Once done, launch the WD application again and see if it works.

Update us with the result.

Regards.

 

Can't launch any applications

Hi,

This error message will show if the application or program that you are trying to open was been blocked by Windows Defender SmartScreen. Having said that, we suggest that you disable Windows Defender SmartScreen by following these steps:

• Click on Start.
• Type Windows Defender Security Center.
• Click on App & browser control.
• Click on Off in the following options:
  • Check apps and files.
  • SmartScreen for Microsoft Edge.
  • SmartScreen for Windows Store apps.
• SmartScreen is now completely disabled. If you'd like to still receive a warning when a potentially malicious file or program is detected, you can choose Warn in each SmartScreen option.

Let us know if the steps above helped you to resolve the issue.

 

Win10 1709 re-launches certain apps on boot

Hi,

This behavior regarding re-launching of applications after reboot is designed to make the sign-in experience faster.

To turn it off, follow the steps below:

• Go to Settings.
• Select Accounts.
• Click Sign-in options.
• Under Privacy, disable or turn off the Use my sign in info to automatically finish setting up my device after and update or restart
  switch.

If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach us.