How to solve the problem when NordVPN does not start

In this article.NordVPNThis section describes how to solve the problem when the system does not start.

How to solve the problem when NordVPN does not start

The following is what to do when NordVPN does not start. We will explain them in order.

Delete NordVPN's app cache

Step 1: Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del simultaneously and click on the Process tab.

Step 2: Select [Exit Process Tree

A list of running processes will appear in the Task Manager. Find [nordvpn-service.exe] and [NordVPN.exe] in the list, right-click on them and select [Exit Process Tree].

Step 3: Press the [Windows](Start) key and [R] at the same time to open the [Run Menu

Now that all background processes related to NordVPN have been removed, go ahead and close the Task Manager and open the [Run Menu] by pressing the [Windows] (Start) key and [R] simultaneously.

When a small little window pops up, type %localappdata% and click OK.

Step 4: Locate the NordVPN folder and delete it

You should see a long list of application folders currently installed on your computer. From this list, locate the NordVPN folder and delete it. This will not harm the application, it will only clear the application's cache.

Step 5: Restart the computer

If this does not resolve the problem, try restarting the computer.

Stop anti-virus software

If NordVPN does not start due to the firewall of your anti-virus software, try deactivating the anti-virus software and restarting NordVPN.

First allow the application through the firewall, make sure it is not blocked by the firewall, and make sure Windows Defender is added as an exception.

Step 1: Click the [ Settings ] button, then click [ Firewall and Search ].

Step 2: Select[Apps via Windows Defender]Select

Step 3:[Click [Add Exclusion] and select [Folder] from the file types.

Step 4: Specify the NordVPN folder, save the changes, then exit this window

Permanent measures should be considered separately. However, since a VPN connection provides security, it is recommended that the firewall be temporarily shut down, given the frustration caused by slow speeds.

Try reinstalling software/applications

There may be a problem with NordVPN-specific software or apps.

Normally, this would be updated automatically, but since nothing is updated, the version you are using may be out of date.

Reinstallation.Official SiteThis can be done by downloading and reinstalling the NordVPN installer from

To learn how to download NordVPN, please see the following article.

Contact NordVPN

If the problem persists, it may be best to contact NordVPN directly.

Several users have reported receiving a patch from NordVPN to fix the problem, so if you are experiencing problems with NordVPNNordVPN Support SiteContact the

summary

This article describes how to solve the problem when NordVPN does not start.