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Corel VideoStudio Won’t Open? How to Force it

Corrupted app data is one of the most common reasons for this problem

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Updated onOctober 25, 2023

updated onOctober 25, 2023

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While Corel VideoStudio remains a popular editing software, quite a few users reported that it won’t open. The problem has been present across iterations, be it Windows 7, Windows 10, or Windows 11. And it becomes all the more prominent after users upgrade the OS.

The problem appears in different scenarios, but based on our experience and forum reports, it’s usually the app to blame. Check out some of the most common reasons why Corel VideoStudio is not opening:

What can I do if Corel VideoStudio won’t open?

Before we start with the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones:

If none work, head to the fixes listed below.

1. Rename the uvDV.dll file

2. Replace the corrupt or missing DLLs

There are also cases when a missing or corrupt DLL is the reason Corel VideoStudio won’t open in Windows 11. Here, you will have to get a fresh copy of the DLL and paste it into the program’s folder or theSystem32folder. For Coral VideoStudio 2023, it’s:C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel VideoStudio 2023

Based on our research, the following DLLs could be the problem:

In the program’s folder:

In the System32 folder:

Also, you couldcheck the error logsand identify the problematic DLL in your case. Open the log that relates to the Corel VideoStudio crash and verify what’s listed next toFaulting module name.

3. Repair the Visual C++ Redistributables

4. Download Visual C++ Redistributables

If youcan’t download Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables, install all the pending Windows updates.

5. Recreate the program files

6. Uninstall recent Windows update

When Corel VideoStudio won’t open, it, most certainly, could be the installed OS version to blame. Souninstall Windows updatesand check for improvements. Remember, this also works when Corel VideoStudio doesn’t open in Windows 10.

7. Repair/reinstall Corel VideoStudio

When Corel VideoStudio doesn’t open, many found thatuninstalling the appalong with all the files and then downloading a fresh copy did the trick! If that sounds like too much trouble, you can always use aneffective program uninstaller tool.

One of these solutions should have helped when Corel VideoStudio wouldn’t open and automatically crashes after the splash screen. If not, you can always switch to a morereliable video editing software.

Also, if some or allWindows 11 apps are not opening, the problem may lie with the PC rather than VideoStudio.

What solution worked for you? Share your experience with the community in the comments section below.

Corel VideoStudio Won’t Open? How to Force it#

What can I do if Corel VideoStudio won’t open?#

1. Rename the uvDV.dll file#

2. Replace the corrupt or missing DLLs#

3. Repair the Visual C++ Redistributables#

4. Download Visual C++ Redistributables#

5. Recreate the program files#

6. Uninstall recent Windows update#

7. Repair/reinstall Corel VideoStudio#