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What if I can't open Exodus on Windows?

Learn how to troubleshoot your Exodus wallet if you can't open Exodus Desktop on Windows.

Updated July 20, 2025
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Have trouble opening your Exodus wallet on Windows? This guide will cover some troubleshooting steps you can try to help resolve your issue.


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What can I do if I can't open Exodus on Windows?

If you encounter any issues opening Exodus on Windows, the following troubleshooting steps may help resolve your issue.

  1. First, if Exodus won't open but you can still see the Exodus icon in your taskbar at the bottom of your screen, try the following:

    • a) Hover your cursor over the Exodus icon.

    • b) Right-click on the preview window.

    • c) Click Maximize.

  2. If Exodus still doesn't open, press control + alt + delete on your keyboard to open Windows Task Manager.

    In Task Manager, If Exodus is a listed application under the Processes tab, a) click on Exodus and b) click End task. Next, try to open Exodus again to check if it fixed your issue.

If you've followed the steps above and still can't open Exodus, for further assistance, please email Exodus Support at support@exodus.com or visit the messenger (purple chat icon in the bottom-right corner) to start a chat.

Exodus is not affiliated with any third-party platforms, external links, or any other third-party resources mentioned in this article. As such, Exodus cannot guarantee the performance of third-party products or services, or that the steps shown and the information provided will always be accurate.

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