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Razer Synapse Failed to Start on Windows 11 [Error Fix]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Has your Windows 11 Razer Synapse failed to install? We will explore some causes and solutions.

Razer Synapse is a handy device configuration app. With it, users can configure their Razer peripherals in Windows 11. So, that app is a pretty significant bit of kit for users with Razer devices to install after upgrading to the OS.

However, some have posted about issues when installing Synapse in support forums. Consequently, those users can’t get Synapse up and running in Windows 11.

Some have been able to fix Razer Synapse installation issues within Windows 11. So, you might be able to solve this problem as well.

Why won’t Razer Synapse open Windows 11?

To solve Synapse installation errors, it’s worth considering what the potential causes for them are. These are some of the more common ones to take into consideration:

Now that we have seen the causes, let us explore workable solutions. Also, note that some of these fixes will work if Razer Synapse is not working on Windows 11, opening on startup, or throwing unhandled exceptions.

What can I do if Razer Synapse failed to start on Windows 11?

1. Run Razer Synapse’s installer as administrator

2. Close Razer background processes

3. Install .NET Framework 4.8

For more details, check out thisguide on how to install the .Net Framework.

4. Turn off Windows Defender Firewall

5. Disable third-party antivirus software

If third-party antivirus software is installed on your PC, temporarily disable it before installing Synapse.

6. Uninstall Razer device drivers before installing Synapse

Alternatively, you can tryOutbyte Driver Updater, which will scan your PC for any missing or outdated drivers, including Razer ones, and prompt you to update them.

7. Clean-boot Windows 11

If Razer Synapse is not running, this clean boot fix may be your go-to.

The resolutions above cannot be promised to fix all Razer Synapse install errors for everybody. Software installation problems can arise for many reasons, and they’re not always straightforward to fix.

However, those potential resolutions are likely fixes for Synapse installation failed errors, which some users have confirmed to work.

So, it’s worth trying all the above tips before contacting Razer’s support service. Even more, check outour guide on what to do if Razer Synapse won’t openafter installation.

Have you fixed a Windows 11 Razer Synapse that failed to install with an alternative resolution not specified here? If so, you’re more than welcome to share it in the comments section below.

Razer Synapse Failed to Start on Windows 11 [Error Fix]#

Why won’t Razer Synapse open Windows 11?#

What can I do if Razer Synapse failed to start on Windows 11?#

1. Run Razer Synapse’s installer as administrator#

2. Close Razer background processes#

3. Install .NET Framework 4.8#

4. Turn off Windows Defender Firewall#

5. Disable third-party antivirus software#

6. Uninstall Razer device drivers before installing Synapse#

7. Clean-boot Windows 11#