[GH-ISSUE #650] [Windows 10] Gopher64 Crashes immediatly after attempting to launch any game #111

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opened 2026-03-03 13:45:45 +03:00 by kerem · 13 comments
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Originally created by @TSnatch72 on GitHub (Jan 3, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/gopher64/gopher64/issues/650

As the title says, right after trying to load a game, a black window opens for a couple of seconds then the whole program closes. Default settings

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600x
GPU: Nvidia GTX 1660 Super
RAM: 2x8gb ddr4 3200mhz dual chanel
Motherboard: Asrock B45m Pro 4
Windows 10 version: 22H2 built ver 19045.6691

Originally created by @TSnatch72 on GitHub (Jan 3, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/gopher64/gopher64/issues/650 As the title says, right after trying to load a game, a black window opens for a couple of seconds then the whole program closes. Default settings CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600x GPU: Nvidia GTX 1660 Super RAM: 2x8gb ddr4 3200mhz dual chanel Motherboard: Asrock B45m Pro 4 Windows 10 version: 22H2 built ver 19045.6691
kerem closed this issue 2026-03-03 13:45:45 +03:00
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@aflores278832-afk commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

I have the exact same issue, except Windows 11 here. It was working fine till about a week ago.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3713747597 --> @aflores278832-afk commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): I have the exact same issue, except Windows 11 here. It was working fine till about a week ago.
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@jakebellotti commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2026):

Same here. Windows 11, and this is different roms, on the last 2 versions of Gopher64.
Nvidia 5090 & 9950x3D

<!-- gh-comment-id:3733794419 --> @jakebellotti commented on GitHub (Jan 11, 2026): Same here. Windows 11, and this is different roms, on the last 2 versions of Gopher64. Nvidia 5090 & 9950x3D
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@cfbrand89-del commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2026):

Issue randomly started today. No windows system updates, no driver updates.

Opening the .exe completely freezes my machine.

Processor AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
RAM 16.0 GB
Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB)
Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 22H2
OS Build 19045.6809

<!-- gh-comment-id:3761012456 --> @cfbrand89-del commented on GitHub (Jan 16, 2026): Issue randomly started today. No windows system updates, no driver updates. Opening the .exe completely freezes my machine. Processor AMD Ryzen 7 1700X RAM 16.0 GB Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4 GB) Edition Windows 10 Home Version 22H2 OS Build 19045.6809
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@MonsterManHub commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2026):

Anyone find a fix for this yet? I'm having the exact same issue.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3764035695 --> @MonsterManHub commented on GitHub (Jan 17, 2026): Anyone find a fix for this yet? I'm having the exact same issue.
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@justbendy commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026):

the only way to run games as of currently is to launch your game through the console
gopher64 /path/to/rom.z64

<!-- gh-comment-id:3766868844 --> @justbendy commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026): the only way to run games as of currently is to launch your game through the console gopher64 /path/to/rom.z64
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@loganmc10 commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026):

Sorry, I am not sure what the problem is. I am not experiencing this on my computer. I am hoping that a new version of Slint (the UI toolkit used) will solve this problem, I am waiting for it to be released.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3768152273 --> @loganmc10 commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026): Sorry, I am not sure what the problem is. I am not experiencing this on my computer. I am hoping that a new version of Slint (the UI toolkit used) will solve this problem, I am waiting for it to be released.
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@jakebellotti commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026):

@loganmc10 Is there anything that I can do to help you get more information?
I may also try building the project myself later, see if I can figure it out :)

<!-- gh-comment-id:3768173352 --> @jakebellotti commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026): @loganmc10 Is there anything that I can do to help you get more information? I may also try building the project myself later, see if I can figure it out :)
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@loganmc10 commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026):

You could try the latest development build here, and let me know if it works: https://github.com/gopher64/gopher64/actions/runs/21137585956 (you can download the Windows build under "artifacts" at the bottom)

If not, perhaps getting a crash dump would help, there was some discussion on how to produce one on Windows here: https://github.com/gopher64/gopher64/issues/616#issuecomment-3559119545

<!-- gh-comment-id:3768216896 --> @loganmc10 commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026): You could try the latest development build here, and let me know if it works: https://github.com/gopher64/gopher64/actions/runs/21137585956 (you can download the Windows build under "artifacts" at the bottom) If not, perhaps getting a crash dump would help, there was some discussion on how to produce one on Windows here: https://github.com/gopher64/gopher64/issues/616#issuecomment-3559119545
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@jakebellotti commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026):

gopher64-windows-x86_64.exe.39616.zip

The latest build also crashes.

I have attached the dump here, in case you'd like to have a look before I get the time.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3768269324 --> @jakebellotti commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026): [gopher64-windows-x86_64.exe.39616.zip](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/24716479/gopher64-windows-x86_64.exe.39616.zip) The latest build also crashes. I have attached the dump here, in case you'd like to have a look before I get the time.
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@loganmc10 commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026):

@jakebellotti I believe your issue is that you have Bandicam installed. I don't know why, but it is incompatible with gopher64 (https://github.com/gopher64/gopher64/wiki/System-Requirements). Just having it installed causes the issue (even if it isn't open).

<!-- gh-comment-id:3768504570 --> @loganmc10 commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026): @jakebellotti I believe your issue is that you have Bandicam installed. I don't know why, but it is incompatible with gopher64 (https://github.com/gopher64/gopher64/wiki/System-Requirements). Just having it installed causes the issue (even if it isn't open).
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@aflores278832-afk commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026):

I looked up some videos and found how to delete the deep files on my computer. After that I reinstalled and it all works great again.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3769851422 --> @aflores278832-afk commented on GitHub (Jan 19, 2026): I looked up some videos and found how to delete the deep files on my computer. After that I reinstalled and it all works great again.
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@loganmc10 commented on GitHub (Jan 21, 2026):

@TSnatch72 can you confirm if you have Bandicam or Mirillis Action installed?

<!-- gh-comment-id:3778263599 --> @loganmc10 commented on GitHub (Jan 21, 2026): @TSnatch72 can you confirm if you have Bandicam or Mirillis Action installed?
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@TSnatch72 commented on GitHub (Jan 24, 2026):

Yes, i do as a matter of fact. I removed it with Geek Uninstaller and now games launch as normal.

I'd recommend adding the system requirements disclosure on the main page readme.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3793782130 --> @TSnatch72 commented on GitHub (Jan 24, 2026): Yes, i do as a matter of fact. I removed it with Geek Uninstaller and now games launch as normal. I'd recommend adding the system requirements disclosure on the main page readme.
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