Application "crashes", "freezes" or "lags"; the "Previous application launch failed" error message appears

Latest update: September 08, 2023 ID: 14826
 
 
 
 
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Issue

Your Kaspersky application stops working unexpectedly, stops responding or "freezes"; when restarting the device, an error message appears stating that "Previous application launch failed".

Solution

Try to install the application once again. To do so:

  1. Download the application installer.
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  2. Uninstall the current version of the application. See this article for instructions. In the Saving objects window, select the License information or Subscription details checkbox.
  • Restart your PC.
  • Run the installation file and follow the instructions from these articles:

What to do if the issue persists

If the issue persists, contact Kaspersky Customer Service.

Attach to your request a Get System Info report and dump files from the following folder:

C:\ProgramData\Kaspersky Lab\AVP<application version>\Traces

The ProgramData folder in Windows is hidden by default. Enable access to hidden files and folders.

 
 
 
 
 
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