The Windows startup issue should be fixed in 26.09.2: [image] Release 26.09.2 · ankitects/anki What's Changed This is a bugfix/security patch for issues reported in 26.09. ⚠️ Please upgrade to 26.09+ as soon as possible as it includes important security fixes. Notable Changes Fix a star…

[image] will that fix this error? I have deleted and redownloaded so many times now

I had to delete it from two places, the path below (which you can literally just copy and paste into the File Explorer Bar) and from my regular Program Files. C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Programs\Anki

Try the solutions that have been posted in this thread.

Try all of the steps of the solutions that have worked for others.

You didn’t provide any details, so I’ve merged you to this thread for now. Try all of the solutions here.

I tried opening my app. But it keeps saying error and comes up with this message. I tried following the steps in the manual, such as restarting the laptop, reinstalling the app, and running it through cmd and task manager. Nothing has helped. Please need help. [image]

Instal 26.05 worked I found a like on the internet But installed 26.09 still not working I don’t know why I gave up for today

i have the same mistake. and i have tried every suggested solutions, that are given hear. will there be an update for that update? because sadly it is not working for me

I kept having the same issue - opened the Anki file location and it was under Programs but there was no other “Anki” there. Instead of going into the program folders go into your PC folders under “this PC” > “OS” and search “anki” I started deleting any anki-related folder older than 2026 and ever…

Can't update to 26.9 - install failed to run - traceback error - #49 by Danika_Dakika - Help

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