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LibreOffice Not Working in Windows 11? Here’s What to do
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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LibreOffice is an open-source editor suite, generally preferred by those running a low-specs system, since it does not consume a lot of resources. But, many have reported that LibreOffice is not working in Windows 11.
In most cases, the issue was ecnoutered after upgrading to the latest iteration, while for some it was installing an update that messed things up. Other than that, misconfigured settings too can lead to this problem.
No matter the underlying cause, there’s is always a fix for it. Just try the methods in the following section in the listed sequence to quickly eliminate the LibreOffice not working in Windows 11 issue.
What do I do if LibreOffice is not working in Windows 11?
1. Disable Skia for rendering
After making the changes, check if LibreOffice is now working in Windows 11. In case the problem persists, head to the next method.
2. Disable hardware acceleration
Hardware acceleration is known to cause the issue for a bunch of users, and disabling it fixed the LibreOffice not working in Windows 11 problem. So, make the changes and verify.
3. Reset factory settings
If there’s an issue with the current user profile, resetting it could help get LibreOffice working in Windows 11. Make sure to try this since no other methods can fix this problem.
4. Reinstall the LibreOffice app
In case the issue lies with the app installation or a bug in the current version, removing it and then reinstalling the latest version should fix both these issues.
One of these methods must have helped eliminate the LibreOffice not working issue in Windows 11. And once that’s done, you can start using the editor to create or modify documents with minimum resource consumption.
Also,check out the best free word processors for Windows 11, in case you looking for another one.
Tell us which fix worked and your experience with LibreOffice, in the comments section below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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