[BUG]WSA opens up on loading screen then closes without error.

[dja-e]

Describe the bug

I've just installed WSA and it everytime loads on the loading screen then closes with no error.

Steps to reproduce the issue

-Run WSA through start
-WSA loads
-Closes

Expected behaviour

I believe it should have opened to WSA settings window.

Downloaded Build Of WSA

WSA_2311.40000.5.0_x64
MINDTHEGAPPS NO AMAZON

Windows build number

Windows 11 24H2

PC Specification

OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Version 10.0.26100 Build 26100
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name IDEAPAD-1-15AMN
System Manufacturer LENOVO
System Model 82VG
System Type x64-based PC
System SKU LENOVO_MT_82VG_BU_idea_FM_IdeaPad 1 15AMN7
Processor AMD Ryzen 3 7320U with Radeon Graphics, 2401 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date LENOVO KSCN40WW, 12/06/2025
SMBIOS Version 3.4
Embedded Controller Version 1.40
BIOS Mode UEFI
BaseBoard Manufacturer LENOVO
BaseBoard Product LNVNB161216
BaseBoard Version SDK0T76473 WIN
Platform Role Mobile
Secure Boot State On
PCR7 Configuration Elevation Required to View
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "10.0.26100.1"
User Name IDEAPAD-1-15AMN\faisa
Time Zone GMT Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 5.74 GB
Available Physical Memory 354 MB
Total Virtual Memory 16.6 GB
Available Virtual Memory 2.74 GB
Page File Space 10.8 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
Kernel DMA Protection Off
Virtualization-based security Running
Virtualization-based security Required Security Properties
Virtualization-based security Available Security Properties Base Virtualization Support, Secure Boot, DMA Protection, UEFI Code Readonly, SMM Security Mitigations 1.0, Mode Based Execution Control
Virtualization-based security Services Configured Hypervisor enforced Code Integrity
Virtualization-based security Services Running Hypervisor enforced Code Integrity
App Control for Business policy Enforced
App Control for Business user mode policy Off
Automatic Device Encryption Support Elevation Required to View
A hypervisor has been detected. Features required for Hyper-V will not be displayed.

Additional context

No response

[ipigeonsoiam]

Because I encountered a similar issue, I went back and read the previous posts. Someone had provided a solution there: first, install the version without Amazon and Google stores, then, instead of uninstalling it, delete all the files inside that folder. After that, install the other version (extract it into the same folder and run run.bat).

After following these steps, the problem was resolved.

Hope it helps.

[thatoneguy85]

Because I encountered a similar issue, I went back and read the previous posts. Someone had provided a solution there: first, install the version without Amazon and Google stores, then, instead of uninstalling it, delete all the files inside that folder. After that, install the other version (extract it into the same folder and run run.bat).

After following these steps, the problem was resolved.

Hope it helps.

Great. Thanks for sharing. Mine would stall when installing Magisk till doing this.

The developer said he would work on an update for 25h2 soon. Cheers!

[bongokelko202]

i just followed doing this but still some of my apps aren't opening just popping up the splash then crashing

[eavictor]

Short version:
If WSA closes without error (Files and Settings), try adding an NV GPU on your windows and reinstall WSA again with the workaround provided by ipigeonsoiam may help.

Long version:
My case is I want to switch my note taking app away from GoodNotes(terrible note taking app at this moment) to NoteWise or NoteIn, but both apps lack win/mac support, I just want to import and export PDF files on my laptop.

1. I followed the workaround, install NoGApps+RemovedAmazon first, then overwirte install MindTheGApps+RemovedAmazon on top of previous installation on my ROG Zephyrus G16(with NV GPU). Which is a success.

2. I then applied the same workaround on my Lenovo YogaBook 9i (Intel iGPU only). No success.

3. Somewhat I noticed the most obvious difference between the devices is an NV GPU !!

4. So I plugged in an eGPU (RTX A500 pocket ai), uninstall WSA, reboot and follow the workaround again. NoteIn does not launch. GApps, NoteWise are working.

5. I tested some basic NoteWise function (importPDF, export PDF, annotation, zoom, touch) on my YogaBook 9i, all functions are good, thanks for WSA developer's great work.

[bongokelko202]

i just said it didn't work i just keep getting a splash screen over and over and wtf is an NV gpu