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opened 2026-01-31 08:58:25 +00:00 by claunia · 2 comments
claunia commented 2026-01-31 08:58:25 +00:00
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Originally created by @solemgar on GitHub (Jan 24, 2026).

Windows Terminal version

1.23.20211.0

Windows build number

10.0.26100.0 Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26100.0

Other Software

No other software

Steps to reproduce

Since a server reboot, I am unable to open the terminal. I only receive the error message below.

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There is nothing in the event viewer that can point to the reason of the error. I am not sure what changed.

Tried to reset the app and reinstall from the latest stable version from github via msixbundle (version 1.23.20211.0). The terminal version installed before attempting to fix was the default one with the os.

Expected Behavior

Terminal should open.

Actual Behavior

Error message.

Originally created by @solemgar on GitHub (Jan 24, 2026). ### Windows Terminal version 1.23.20211.0 ### Windows build number 10.0.26100.0 Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26100.0 ### Other Software No other software ### Steps to reproduce Since a server reboot, I am unable to open the terminal. I only receive the error message below. <img width="1362" height="366" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c74de2ec-f64d-4195-8adb-e2dd6690af9e" /> There is nothing in the event viewer that can point to the reason of the error. I am not sure what changed. Tried to reset the app and reinstall from the latest stable version from github via msixbundle (version 1.23.20211.0). The terminal version installed before attempting to fix was the default one with the os. ### Expected Behavior Terminal should open. ### Actual Behavior Error message.
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claunia commented 2026-01-31 08:58:26 +00:00
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@solemgar commented on GitHub (Jan 24, 2026):

Seems this is not only related to the terminal app. I can't open Windows Security either, getting the same error.
This is on Server 2025, a related link here
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5544760/how-do-i-resolve-this-app-cant-open-error-in-windo

@solemgar commented on GitHub (Jan 24, 2026): Seems this is not only related to the terminal app. I can't open Windows Security either, getting the same error. This is on Server 2025, a related link here https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5544760/how-do-i-resolve-this-app-cant-open-error-in-windo
claunia commented 2026-01-31 08:58:26 +00:00
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2026):

Fascinating! Would you be able to submit feedback using Feedback Hub in the Developer Platform > App Installation (or equivalent?) category/? That should help collect the right logs.

For now, you may be able to use portable mode as a workaround.

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Jan 28, 2026): Fascinating! Would you be able to submit feedback using Feedback Hub in the Developer Platform > App Installation (or equivalent?) category/? That should help collect the right logs. For now, you may be able to use [portable mode](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/terminal/distributions) as a workaround.
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