NordVPN app crashes when launching on Windows, how can I stop it?

If the NordVPN app crashes on launch on Windows, start by fully closing it from Task Manager and restarting your PC, as leftover background services can cause instant crashes.

Then make sure Windows and NordVPN are both fully updated, since crashes are often caused by incompatibility after system updates.

If it still crashes, uninstall NordVPN completely, reboot, and reinstall the latest version using the official installer, preferably running it as administrator.

Also temporarily disable third-party antivirus or firewall software during testing, as security tools are a common cause of startup crashes.

If none of this works, please feel free to share your experience. You can also file a complaint on our website.