Discord is one of the most popular VoIP communication platforms.

But sadly, many Windows users are facing difficulties in opening the Discord app on their Windows 11 PC.

Why Is Discord Not Working on Your Windows 11 PC?

Discord Server

These could be the reasons behind the non-functioning of the Discord program on your Windows 11 PC.

All youve to do ischeck Discords server statusatDownDetector.

You cant do anything other than wait for Discord to return to working condition.

Click on Run as administrator

Due to this, we recommend you tryrunning the Discord app as an admin.

Luckily, this has opened Discord for many users without any issues.

2.In theWindows Search Box, typeDiscordand tap on theRun as administratoroption below the app name.

Discord Settings

There are several ways to troubleshoot issues related to an online account.

But one of the effective ways is tore-login to the account.

3.Now, click onLog Outand then again click onLog Outin theLog Outprompt to sign out of your account.

Click on Log Out

Disable VPN

We all use VPN on our Windows system for several reasons.

Most of the time, the VPN does its work properly.

To verify whether thats the case, we recommend youdisable VPNon your systemand then check the issues status.

Open System Security

If the issue fixes after disabling the VPN, then dont enable it while using the Discord program.

But sometimes, it blocks programs from working because of some unknown reasons.

So, it could be possible that your systems integrated firewall is blocking the Discord app from running.

click on turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off

2.Now, click onWindows Defender Firewalland then select theTurn Windows Defender Firewall on or offoption from the left sidebar.

3.In the end, setPrivate web connection settingsandPublic web connection settingstoTurn off Windows Defender Firewall ( not recommended).

If the issue is still there, re-enable Windows Defender Firewall and continue trying other workarounds.

turn off windows firewall

As a result, wrong date and time configs can cause these issues with the programs.

Keeping this in mind, we recommend youcheck your systems date and time settingsand verify theyre properly configured.

2.Now, expand theDate & timesection on theTime & languagewindow and re-enable theSet time automaticallyoption.

time and language section

Luckily, they were able to repair the corrupted system files by running the DISM and SFC scan.

2.Now, select theRun as administratoroption to openCMDas an admin and execute the below command in it.

3.Once the DISM scan is completed, copy-paste the below command in it and press theEnterkey to execute it.

enable set time automatically

Once youve launch the above command, wait for the System File Checker scan to complete.

Once its completed, check whether the issue still exists.

If youre still facing the same issues with Discord, try other workarounds.

type command prompt

2.In theAppDatasection, search for theDiscordfolder and right-select it to pop swing open the context menu.

3.Then, press theBinicon in the context menu to delete the Discord apps app data from your system.

5.Finally, find theDiscordfolder in theLocalfolder, right-choose it, and then select theDeleteoption from the menu.

DISM Scan command

They also added that doing so would completely kill the Discord program and its tasks and start them again.

As a result, the app will get a fresh start and work properly without such previous issues.

1.First, press theCtrl + Shift + Esckeyboard shortcut to open theTask Managerprogram and search forDiscord.

Run SFC Scan

2.Once found, right-press theDiscord appand selectEnd taskfrom the popup to shut the Discord app forcefully.

you might also try the same and check whether it fixes the issue for you.

2.Next, proceed to theNetwork & internetsection from the left sidebar and then expand theProxysection.

Search AppData

3.Lastly, disable theAutomatically detect settingsoption on the next screen to disable proxies on your system.

Once youve disabled the proxies on your Windows system, check whether the Spotify program is working properly.

Flush Systems DNS Cache

1.Press theWindows + Skeyboard shortcut to open theWindows Search Boxand typeCommand Prompt.

Open Discord Folder

2.Subsequently, click theRun as administratorbutton, copy-paste the below command, and pressEnter.

4.Once done, copy-paste the below-mentioned command one by one in the same window and press theEnterkey.

Youve now cleared your systems DNS cache.

Delete Discord

you’re able to now check the issues status with Discord.

Your systems temporary file may have been damaged, causing this issue.

In that case, its better todelete the systems temporary datato fix the issues with the Discord app.

Search Local App Data

Therefore, we suggest youupdate the Discord appfrom the Microsoft Store to eliminate these bugs and glitches.

2.Once theMicrosoft Storeis opened, typeDiscordin the search box at the top and press theEnterkey.

3.Lastly,click theUpdatebutton underneath theDiscord appin the search results to start updating it instantly.

Search Discord

After updating the app, check whether its working properly.

2.press the three dots (…) next toDiscordand selectUninstallfrom the menu to remove it from your system.

4.Finally, click theInstallbutton next to theDiscord appto install it again on your Windows 11 computer.

End Discord

Discord also has a web version, which has a similar interface and functions as its desktop app.

you could use its web version until the issueswith Discords desktop app get fixed.

So, clickhereto move to Discords web client.

Open Settings

Click onOpen Discord in your web browserand access with your Discord account to use it.

2.Subsequently, select theHelp & Supportoption from theWhat can we help you with?dropdown menu.

3.Then, type your Discord account email address in theYour email addresstext box to proceed ahead.

network and internet section

6.Lastly, press theSubmitbutton to submit the form.

Once youve submitted the form, wait for the team to reply.

FAQs

Does Discord Support Windows 11?

Turn off Proxy

How Do I Restart Discord in Windows 11?

1.To do so,use theCtrl + Shift + Escshortcut to launch theTask Managerprogram and search for theDiscord app.

2.Next, right-hit theDiscord appand selectEnd taskfrom the dropdown menu to terminate the Discord app on your machine.

Run CMD with Admin Rights

3.After force-closing the Discord app, relaunch it on your Windows system to restart the Discord program.

How Do I Unblock Discord in Windows 11?

2.Subsequently, click onWindows Defender Firewalland then click onAllow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewallfrom the sidebar.

Search Temp

3.Finally, click onChange settingsand check thePublicandPrivatecheckboxes next todiscord.exein the box.

Why Is Discord Red in Taskbar Windows 11?

you’re free to get rid of this red dot by reading all the pending messages.

Select Delete

How Do I Get Discord To Work on Windows 11?

Itll forcefully terminate the Discord app and its operations and restart them again.

Final Words

We all use Discord on our Windows 11 PC for various purposes.

Delete Temporary files

Some of us use it to coordinate with our teammates while playing games.

For example, it doesnt open, even after trying several times to open it.

If yes, then verify to share your favorite mentioned tips in the comment section.

Search Microsoft Store

Search for Discord

Move to Apps

uninstall the app

Click on Install

Windows Update

check for updates

Open Discord in your browser

Click on Submit a request

Help and support

Enter email address

Type of question

Subject box