Apps Open Only in Safe Mode on Windows 10

Question

I am experiencing an issue where applications are only able to launch successfully when they are open in Safe Mode. In normal mode, the apps either fail to open or encounter errors. Something in normal mode is preventing the apps from functioning correctly.

Answer 1

Hello MoTaar,

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

It sounds like there might be a conflict with a driver, service, or startup program that's causing your applications to fail in normal mode. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot:

1. Perform a Clean Boot: This helps identify if a background program or service is causing the issue
2. Check for Driver Issues: Outdated or corrupted drivers can cause applications to fail. Update your drivers
3. Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM: These tools can repair corrupted system files:

sfc /scannow

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

4. Check Event Viewer: Look for any error messages that might give you more information about what's causing the issue.
5. Uninstall Recently Installed Software: If the issue started after installing new software, try uninstalling it to see if that resolves the problem.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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Answer 2

Hello,

Download Autoruns , see what applications are running when you start up your system.

One of the applications may be interfering with the running of the apps.

Then run task manager and shut down the applications to see if the apps will then run.

If that doesn't work, run msinfo32 and save the file.

Run MSinfo32 in safe mode , save the file and compare the results as to what is loading and not loading. Particular with regards to services. Since we looked at applications in the first paragraph , if we tested that we should need to recheck those Stop the services that running but not running in teh Safe mode.

Darrell