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Fix: Kodi not Working or Crashing in Windows 10 & 11
Disable hardware acceleration in Kodi if you encounter the issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Kodi app is one of the bestmultimedia playerswith many different features, add-ons, and an amazing interface. It provides users with their entertainment needs.
However, the app is not without errors as users have recently posted on Kodi’s support forum about theKodi crashing Windows 10 & 11errors. Although this can be quite frustrating, we have compiled some potential fixes for this error.
Why is Kodi not working in Windows 10/11?
There can be several reasons why users are experiencing Kodi crashing Windows Windows 10 & 11. Below are some of the possible reasons:
Now that you know some of the possible reasons behind theKodi crashing Windows 10 & 11 error, let’s proceed to what fixes to apply.
How can I fix Kodi if it’s not working or it’s crashing?
Before attempting any of the advanced solutions provided in this guide, users should ensure they perform the following preparatory checks:
Having confirmed the above checks and none of them fixes the problem, you can explore the advanced solutions provided below to know what works for you.
1. End all unnecessary tasks running in the background
Endingnon-critical processes in your Task Managershould fix the issue. Once done, try to run the Kodi app again to see if the Kodi crashing Windows error is fixed.
2. Disable hardware acceleration on Kodi
Although it is recommended to keep thehardware accelerationoption enabled in Kodi, however, it can also cause incompatibility issues on Windows PC.
3. Download the latest version of DirectX
By updating to the latest version of DirectX, it should have fixed anyDirectX-related issuescausing Kodi to crash Windows error automatically.
4. Reinstall Kodi on Windows 11 PC
And that’s it on how to fix Kodi if it’s not working or crashing on Windows 10 and 11 PC. Hopefully, one of the methods provided in this guide will help you fix the issue.
Have you been experiencing system crash issues but you don’t know what fix to apply? Check our detailed guide onWindows 11 keeps crashingfor 9 methods to stop it.
Additionally, check here tofix Kodi if it’s not working or opening on Windows 10 & 11, and also fixitems that fail to play on Kodi.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please let us know by using the comments section below.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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