DaVinci crashing on startup

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DaVinci crashing on startup

PostFri May 02, 2025 10:10 am

Hi,
since updating the program to version 20 I can't start the program. A loading window appears and after a few seconds it turns off. I sent my laptop to the service because the next day there was a Windows update that crashed the entire computer.

Now after returning from the service where the computer was wiped clean I still can't start the program. I tried installing version 19 and 20. Both studio and Free. Still nothing.

I looked through the entire forum looking for a solution. Yesterday I came across this to run CaprureLogs.bat. It worked. And today, I can't start the program again.

I'm begging for help. What else can I try? I'm already having a nervous breakdown. I haven't been able to work for two weeks ...

My spec is:
Windows 11 Pro 26100.3775
Intel i7-12700H
RAM 32 GB
nVidia RTX 3070 Ti 8GB
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Re: DaVinci crashing on startup

PostFri May 02, 2025 12:22 pm

Running Topaz plugin?
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=220852#p1144451

Otherwise follow the guide on how to produce logs etc.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=90190
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Re: DaVinci crashing on startup

PostFri May 02, 2025 11:15 pm

If the issue is not Topaz related, we need the following:

In a File Explorer window, go to:

C:\Program Files\Blackmagic Design\DaVinci Resolve

and run CaptureLogs

This will place a Resolve log file named similar to this on your Windows Desktop: DaVinci-Resolve-logs-20181228_140434.zip (You may not see the .zip extension if your system is set to hide known extensions).

Then open the Windows System Information app and do a File - Save (Not a File Export), which will generate a .NFO file.

Place both those files on a file sharing site and provide links to the files here. Make sure the links don't require access credentials.

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Re: DaVinci crashing on startup

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Re: DaVinci crashing on startup

PostTue May 06, 2025 1:33 am

Using the Windows "Add or remove programs" Control Panel, select the DaVinci Resolve Control Panels app, then select Uninstall.

After uninstalling the panels app, Resolve should launch.

If there are still issues, send another Resolve log and NFO file.
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