Visual Studio 2022 keeps crashing after minimizing

Question

Hello there,

I've recently installed VS 2022 community edition on my computer to create WPF programs.

However, whenever I minimize it to the task bar it crashes and restarts.

I've tried several things :

1. Update to the latest build, 17.6.5,.
2. Uninstall and re-install back.

Nothings helps and it is very annoying.

I run a Win 11 home edition with 16gb RAM and 8th gen core i7 processor

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

Udi Goldstein

Answer 1

Hello there,

Experiencing crashes in Visual Studio 2022 after minimizing could be due to a variety of reasons. Here are some troubleshooting steps to help you resolve this issue:

Check System Requirements: Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements for Visual Studio 2022. This includes having sufficient RAM, CPU, and disk space.

Update Visual Studio: Ensure that you are using the latest version of Visual Studio 2022. Updates often include bug fixes and stability improvements.

Extensions and Add-ons: Third-party extensions and add-ons can sometimes cause crashes. Try disabling or uninstalling extensions to see if the issue persists.

Start in Safe Mode: Visual Studio has a safe mode that launches the IDE without extensions and customizations. Launch Visual Studio in safe mode and check if the issue continues.

Update Extensions: If you identify an extension causing crashes, make sure it's up to date. Outdated extensions might not be compatible with the latest version of Visual Studio.

Check Event Viewer: Look in the Windows Event Viewer for any error messages related to Visual Studio crashes. This might provide insights into the cause of the crashes.

Check for Graphics Driver Updates: Outdated or incompatible graphics drivers can cause crashes. Make sure you have the latest graphics drivers installed for your system.

Repair Visual Studio Installation: Visual Studio has a built-in repair option that can fix issues with the installation. Try repairing the installation and see if it resolves the crashes.

Clean Solution and Build: Sometimes, build errors or inconsistencies in your project can cause instability. Clean the solution and rebuild it to ensure there are no issues.

Disable Hardware Acceleration: In Visual Studio, go to "Tools" > "Options" > "Environment" > "General" and disable "Automatically adjust visual experience based on client performance" to turn off hardware acceleration.

Increase Virtual Memory: If your system is low on memory, increasing the virtual memory (page file) size might help prevent crashes.

Check for Windows Updates: Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date with the latest updates and patches. Sometimes, updates can address compatibility issues.

Check for Known Issues: Check Microsoft's official Visual Studio documentation and community forums for any known issues related to your version of Visual Studio.

Visual Studio Logs: Visual Studio generates logs that can provide detailed information about crashes. You can find these logs in the %APPDATA%\Microsoft\VisualStudio<Version> folder.

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Answer 2

Hi @Ehud Goldstein ,

Perhaps the issue you got is the same to this one: Laggy Visual Studio when resizing.

Since the issue has been fixed in Visual Studio 2022 version 17.6.6, 17.7 and 17.7 Preview 1, could you please try to update Visual Studio 2022 to the latest version and check if this issue disappears?

Feel free to let us know the result.

Best Regards,

Tianyu

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Answer 3

Hello,

After a month away (was on vacation) seems that the issue was resolved by itself, perhaps through a background system update because now it works fine. Thanks everyone!

Answer 4

Sorry to tag along here but VS has been driving me crazy for quite some time. I've repaired, uninstalled and now I'm going to try all the great tips I've read here.

The one thing I've seemed to notice is I think the toolbox(s) are becoming corrupt. This would be my fault as I have way too many controls. The IDE will let me work in there for a long time but the moment I try to open the toolbox or select "Choose Toolbox Items" from the tools menu. It is just beyond frustrating, heck, today I went and installed a trial of Delphi. LOL

Thanks for listening,

dj