How to Fix Logitech Gaming Software not opening on Windows 10

What is ‘Logitech Gaming Software not opening’ issue in Windows 10?

If you are facing ‘Logitech Gaming Software not opening’ issue in Windows 10 computer while trying to launch Logitech Gaming Software, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.

‘Logitech Gaming Software’: Logitech Gaming Software is single platform/interface where you can control and customize settings relating to Logitech gaming peripheral devices like Logitech mice, keyboards, Logitech webcams, headsets, speakers and wheels. Logitech Gaming Software features the option to create FPS style mappings for POVs/D-Pad. It also features Profiler command support for ‘Pause’ and ‘Num Lock’ keys added. Logitech Gaming Software also support advanced gaming features like multi-key commands, profiles, LCD display configuration and others.

However, several users reported they faced ‘Logitech Gaming Software not opening’ issue while they tried to launch/open Logitech Gaming Software in Windows 10 computer. There could be several reasons behind this issue including Logitech process running at startup, interference of your antivirus/firewall programs, required administrator permission not given to Logitech Gaming Software and other reasons.

It might possible your antivirus/firewall program is blocking Logitech Gaming Software from running in Windows 10 computer for some security reasons. In such case, you can disable your antivirus/firewall program temporarily in order to fix the issue. Also, Logitech Gaming Software not working/opening issue can be occurred if required administrator permission is not given to Logitech Gaming Software. You can provide administrator permission to the app in order to fix the issue. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix Logitech Gaming Software not opening issue in Windows 10?

Method 1: Fix Logitech Gaming Software not working/opening issue with ‘PC Repair Tool’

‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks. You can get this tool through button/link below.

⇓ Get PC Repair Tool

Method 2: Kill Logitech processes in Task Manager

One possible way to fix the issue is to kill processes relating to Logitech Gaming Software in Task Manager under ‘Startup’ to disable it on Startup.

Step 1: Press ‘CTRL + SHIFT + ESC’ keys on keyboard to open ‘Task Manager’

Step 2: In ‘Task Manager’, click on ‘Processes’ tab, find and select ‘Logitech Gaming Software’ or ‘lcore.exe’ process, and hit ‘End Task’ button at bottom of Task Manager. Once done, retry opening Logitech Gaming Software and check if it works for you.

Step 3: If not, open ‘Task Manager’, click on ‘Startup’ tab, find and select Logitech Gaming at Startup tab and click ‘Disable’ option to disable it on Startup. Once done, retry opening Logitech Gaming Software and check if the error is resolved.

Method 3: Run Logitech Gaming Software as Administrator

You can provide Administrator permission to Logitech Gaming Software in order to fix the issue.

Step 1: Open ‘File Explorer’ in Windows 10 and go to Installation folder of Logitech Gaming Software like

C:\Program Files (x86)\Logitech Gaming Software

Step 2: Once you are in correct folder/installation folder, find and right-click on executable of Logitech Gaming Software, and select ‘Properties’

Step 3: In ‘Properties’ window, click ‘Compatibility’ tab, check ‘Run this program as an administrator’ checkbox and hit ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ button to save the changes

Step 4: Once done, retry opening Logitech Gaming Software and check if you can use this tool without any issue.

Method 4: Allow Logitech Gaming Software through Windows Firewall

This issue can be occurred if Windows Firewall is blocking Logitech Gaming Software from running in Windows 10. You can allow this app in Windows Firewall in order to fix the issue.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘Control’ in the opened ‘Run’ window and hit ‘Ok’ button to open ‘Control Panel’

Step 2: In ‘Control Panel’, go to ‘System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall > Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall’ and click ‘Change Settings’

Step 3: Find Logitech Gaming Software/ Logitech Gaming Framework in list of apps and features, and tick the checkboxes under ‘Domain’, ‘Private’ and ‘Public’ section

Step 4: Finally, click ‘OK’ button to save the changes and restart your computer. After restart, restart Logitech Gaming Software, and check if t works for you.

Method 5: Run SFC Scan and DISM scan in Windows 10

Corrupted System files and hard disk System image could be reason behind this error. You can run SFC Scan and DISM scan to repair them and resolve the issue.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’

Step 2: Type ‘sfc /scannow’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. This will run SFC Scan in computer.

Step 3: Once executed, type the following command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. This will run DISM scan in computer.

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Step 4: Once executed, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 6: Uninstall and then reinstall Logitech Gaming Software

If the issue is still persist, you can uninstall Logitech Gaming Software completely in computer and then reinstall it.

Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows 10 and go to ‘Uninstall a Program > Programs & Features’

Step 2: Find and select ‘Logitech Gaming Software’, and click ‘Uninstall’. Follow on-screen instructions to finish uninstall process and after that, restart your computer

Step 3: After restart, download and reinstall Logitech Gaming Software in Windows 10 through official source or some trusted sources. Once installed, retry opening Logitech Gaming Software and check if the error is resolved.

Conclusion

I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Logitech Gaming Software not opening issue in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.

Samir Prakash Author