What to do if Desktop Window Manager stopped working and closed

In this guide, we’ll list a series of fixes that should solve this issue for good, so keep reading.

How can I fix the Desktop Window Manager issues?

1. Run a system scan

1. Press the Windows key, and type cmd.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
3. In the Command Prompt, type sfc/scannow and press Enter.

You can repair damaged Windows files by running a system scan. In order to perform this task, you need a Windows setup CD or DVD.

2. Enable the Desktop Window Manager

1. Press the Start button, and type in the search box services.msc
2. Find and then right-click Desktop Windows Manager Session Manager, and select Start.
3. Right-click on the Desktop Windows Manager Session Manager once again, and choose Proprieties.
4. Go to the General tab, and enable the Start up type.
5. Click OK to save changes.

3. Perform a Clean Boot

1. Right-click on the Start button, and select Search.
2. Type msconfig in the search bar, and press Enter.
3. Go to the Services section, and check the box next to Hide all Microsoft services.
4. Click on Disable all.
5. Go to the Startup section, and select the Open Task Manager.
6. Choose each program that you suspect of being corrupted, then select Disable.
7. Exit the Task Manager, and click OK on the System Configuration window.
8. Restart your PC, and check if anything changed.

When performing a clean boot, the system looks for conflicts between programs to identify the root-causes of your technical issue.

4. Run a system restore

1. Press the Windows Key + S, and type system restore.
2. Select Create a restore point from the list.
3. In the System Properties window, click on the System Restore button.
4. Press on the Next button to proceed.
5. Check the Show more restore points option, if available.
6. Choose your restore point, and click Next to proceed.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

If you had System Restore turned off, you cannot use this feature, so be aware of that before starting the process.

Performing a system restore is not something one should try to fix manually unless they are very skilled, so it is best to leave these things to a dedicated third-party software like Restoro.

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5. Check for Windows updates

Accessing the Windows Update Settings is quite easy since all you need to do is follow these steps:

1. Press Start.
2. Click on Settings (the cogwheel-shaped button from the Start Menu).
3. Go to Updates & Security.
4. Go to Windows Update.

Making sure that your Windows PC is up to date means having your OS in optimal condition. The latest updates might offer repairs for errors that you are dealing with.

Windows Update will find and list the most recent updates, if there are any.

6. Try to create a new user account

1. Press the Windows key + R, to open Run.
2. Type netplwiz, and press Enter.
3. In the User Accounts window click the Add button, and then Sign in without a Microsoft account.
4. Select Local Account, and type in the details for the new account.
5. Click Next and Finish.
6. Restart your PC, and log in with the new account.

A quick and simple alternative to reinstalling your OS is creating a new account. Your user account could be corrupted, and you should try creating another account and see if it works.

If our solutions helped you out, or you have other working solutions of your own, feel free to leave a comment in the section below, we will be happy to check them out.