How to Fix Razer Synapse Not Launching Issue

The incompatibility of Razer Synapse with Windows makes it refuse sometimes to open. However, other factors such as corrupted cache data, difficult installation files, missing drivers, the conflict of programs, as well as constraints of administrative permission may also be involved.

All of these might be the reasons why the software won't open upon startup. You can fix these issues and ensure that none of these will affect your application by following the steps outlined below. Look, we can figure it out.

1. Get the Razer Synapse to Work with Your Device

Every program that you install in your Windows computer has compatibility settings. That is why even programs designed to work on Windows 8 and Windows 7 can run with compatibility settings for older versions of Windows. This feature was brought into Windows 10 to get it working with older applications, but sometimes even the newest applications take advantage of these settings.

Right-click on the properties of Razer Synapse.

To make the program work with older versions of Windows, go to the Settings menu and find the Compatibility option. Choose an edition of Windows, such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.

Check To save the settings, launch the program as an administrator and click Apply.

Now you can see whether Razer Synapse launches.

2. Remove Existing Cache Files

It could also be that cache files of Razer Synapse are damaged, making the application wholly unusable. Cache data may allow programs to load much quicker as it retains the data by your actions in the application. Sometimes just clearing the cache could be all that's required for fixing this problem so the program can restore previously saved settings and re-create whatever files were missing.

The Run dialog can be opened using the Win + R keys.

You can access the appdata folder by typing %localappdata% and pressing Enter.

Locate the Razer folder and delete it.

To see if the issue has been resolved, try launching Razer Synapse.

3. Spark Plug Fix

Repairing Razer Synapse will install missing components and replace any corrupted data, doing so without affecting user settings. Damaged files can be the culprit if the issue persists. In this case, repairing Razer Synapse should do the trick.

Press the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog.

In the Run dialog, type appwiz.cpl and click OK to open Control Panel's Programs and Features.

Right-click to make a change to Razer Synapse.

Once you're ready, click on Repair and wait for it to finish.

Please check if the issue has been fixed.

Step 4: Open Settings > Razer Synapse

Razer Synapse can be delayed during startup by disabling it. This may sound strange, but it has helped a few people, and if you want to be sure the app launches properly, you can disable it.

Go to the task manager by right-clicking the taskbar.

Go to the left side of Task Manager and select Startup Apps.

Right-click on Razer Synapse to disable it.

Razer Synapse is now disabled from starting up.

If none of the above techniques work, you may need to reinstall Razer Synapse. Reinstallation of the drivers for Razer Synapse is also advisable. If you want the problem fixed and the drivers compatible, you have to do both of those things. That's all for today, good luck.