WhatsApp for PC has been plagued with technical issues, including slowdown, lagging, and Wi-Fi network disruption. These problems may be caused by the interface’s flaws, which are due to technical issues with the WhatsApp PC build that has been made available. To fix these problems, we’ve listed steps below. ..
Steps To Fix WhatsApp Not Working On Windows 11
Force Close WhatsApp
WhatsApp might not work if some of the app processes that run in the background encounter issues. So you might want to force close WhatsApp on your PC and give it a fresh start. ..
To end a WhatsApp process, right-click on WhatsApp and select End task.
If you’re having trouble opening WhatsApp on your PC, try using the following workaround:
- Open the Start menu and type “whatsapp” in the search bar.
- When the “whatsapp” window opens, type “reset” into the address bar and hit enter.
- The WhatsApp app will restart and you should be able to open it again.
Check Internet Connection
WhatsApp may not work properly if your internet connection is unreliable. To test your connection, try loading a few online sites or doing a short speed test on your computer. If the internet appears to be working properly, continue with the solutions below. ..
Allow WhatsApp to Run in the background
WhatsApp is a messaging app that you use to communicate with your friends and family. If you don’t have the permissions to run in the background, WhatsApp won’t be able to send or sync messages until you let it do so. To make WhatsApp work in the background, you must grant it permissions. Here’s how:
From the Settings app, open the System category. On the System category page, under “Display,” click “Advanced display settings.” Under “Advanced display settings,” make sure that the “Show advanced settings” checkbox is selected. Under “Advanced display settings,” make sure that the “Use my displays’ color profile” checkbox is selected. ..
In the Apps tab, you’ll find a list of installed apps. Click on an app to install it.
Scroll down to locate WhatsApp on the list. Click the three–dot menu icon next to it and select " WhatsApp." Advanced options from the following menu will appear:
- “Privacy” will allow you to control how your data is used. You can choose to share your contact list with others, or keep all contact data private.
- “Data Usage” will show you how much data WhatsApp is using each month. You can choose to limit how much data you use, or turn off all communication for a specific month.
If you want to use the app under background permissions, select Always from the drop-down menu.
Check App Permissions
- Disable WhatsApp on your PC
- Disable WhatsApp on your phone
- Reset WhatsApp settings
Right-click on the Start icon and select All Programs from the menu that appears.
In the Advanced options menu, select WhatsApp from the list and click on the three-dot menu icon next to it.
To enable all the permissions on an app, use the toggles under App permissions.
Sign out and Sign in
Your WhatsApp problems may just be a momentary malfunction.
Tap the three-dot menu icon at the top and select Log out.
To log out of your account, click Log Out. ..
Now, on your iPhone or Android, open WhatsApp and select the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner and select Linked devices from the menu that opens.
After scanning the QR code, you will be taken to a web page that will ask you to input your phone’s camera information. You will then be able to link your phone to your PC and access the files on your computer.
Repair or Reset the app
To search for WhatsApp in the App settings menu:
- Open the App settings menu by pressing Windows key + S.
- Type WhatsApp in the search box and select App settings.
Scroll down to the Reset section and click the Repair button.
Final Words
If you have WhatsApp on your computer and it won’t let you make or receive voice or video calls, the problem may be with the WhatsApp desktop software. However, there are ways to fix this problem without having to go through the trouble of trying to fix WhatsApp itself.
