7 easy and simple ways to fix the problem with Logitech G Hub
Logitech G Hub is a excellent app that lets you manage and customize the Logitech G peripherals, be it keyboards, mice, headsets and speakers or webcams. You can also create profiles specific to your games, and take advantage of third-party integration to provide a truly immersive gaming experience. However, lately, a lot of users are experiencing a problem that the application won’t launch when running Windows 11, putting a delay on their experience.
There are a variety of reasons why this happens: for instance, the program isn’t configured for use in Windows 11, there could be corrupted software files or it could also be caused by defective or obsolete device drivers. This problem is usually software-driven and therefore, simpler to fix compared to the hardware issue. However, you may need to test several of the methods that are listed below to eliminate the issue.
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Method 1: Reinstall Logitech G Hub
The first step is to install your Logitech G hub app. This will ensure that there are no damaged or corrupted files that are the cause of the problem you’re experiencing.
To start, first go into the Settings app on your Start menu. Alternately, use the Windows+I keys together on your keyboard to launch the app.
Then, click the tab ‘Apps’ from the left sidebar. This will allow you to continue.
Then, in the right part of the window, select ‘Installed applications for more information’ button to continue.
You can look up the application by typing it into the search bar, or you can scroll manually to find it.
Once you have found it, click the icon ‘ellipsis’ (three vertical dots) and then click on the button ‘Uninstall’ to continue.
Then, click the “Uninstall” button on the confirmation screen to delete the application from your computer.
After that, reboot your PC using the Start Menu to ensure that all residual files and services have been removed from your PC.
Now, head to www.logitechg.com/g-hub to download a fresh copy of the software by clicking on the ‘Download for Windows 10’ option. Although it states Windows 10, you can be assured that the downloaded software can be used to Windows 11 also.
If you are still unsure If you are still unsure, try the download hyperlink instead, which includes Windows 11. However, the exe file that you download from both the sources is identical. Click the Download Now option to download the file.
After downloading, go to the default downloads directory , and double-click on the .EXE file to start the installer.
After that, click the button ‘Install’ to proceed. After installation, the application will start automatically. verify if the issue is resolved.
Method 2: Update Windows 11
If reinstalling the application does not resolve the issue The next step is to upgrade Windows 11 which will ensure that there isn’t a version discrepancy that is causing the issue.
Then, go into the Start menu, and select the ‘Settings’ tile to continue. You can also enter Settings and perform a lookup for the word.
Click on the Windows Update tile on the left sidebar , to continue.
From the left section, click on the button ‘Install All’ for downloading and installing all the available updates to your computer.
After Windows updates, check whether the problem with G Hub was solved.
Method 3: Update Faulty or Outdated Drivers
Another possibility that could be the cause could be a broken or obsolete driver. You can update the drivers using either the Settings app or the Device Manager.
To update your driver by using the Settings app go into the Start menu, then click on the Settings tile to continue.
Then, click the Windows Update tab on the left sidebar to continue.
From the left part of the window, select the Advanced Options Tile.
Then, click the tile ‘Optional updates.
After that, click the button ‘Install all’ to see if there is an update for the driver that are out of date.
To update the driver with the Device Manager go into the Start menu, enter Device Manager to conduct an search. Then, click on the appropriate tile in the search results to proceed.
Double-click on the category that has an exclamation point in yellow or visit the section for your Logitech G devices you have not updated for a while such as webcams, mouse, etc. Then, right-click on the component and choose the option to update driver. It will display a new display on the screen.
Then, you can either click the option ‘Search automatically for drivers’ option to allow your OS search for updates to drivers. Or, you can click the ‘Browse your computer for drivers’ option in order to manually choose an update package by using File Explorer.
Restart your computer following driver updates to see whether it’s an end to the Logitech G Hub woes.
Method 4: Run Logitech G Hub as an Administrator
If you’ve got all drivers and OS upgraded then the next step is to start your Logitech G Hub with an administrator account to ensure that the issue isn’t because of privilege issues.
To access your Logitech G Hub with the role of an administrator go into the Start menu and enter Logitech to perform a lookup for the. After that, right-click on the ‘Logitech G hub tile and choose the Run as administrator option.
After opening, verify if the issue has been solved.
Method 5: Restart the Logitech G Hub Services
If running the service with an administrator isn’t enough then you can restart the service in the Task Manager to avoid the possibility of intertwined process.
Then, go to the menu called Start and enter Task Manager to conduct the search. After that, click on the Task Manager tile to continue. You can also use the keys Ctrl+Shift+Esc in order to open the.
Make sure that you’ve selected the tab ‘Processes. Then, scroll to search manually to find lghub_updater.exe and click to choose it. After that, click the button ‘End Task.
Then, double-click the icon ‘This PC’ or press the Windows+E keys to continue.
Then, type or copy and paste the address below into the address bar, and then press Enter to open the directory.
C:Program FilesLGHUB
Find then the lghub_updater.exe file and double-click it to start it. Then, verify whether the issue persists.
Method 6: Check if the LGHUB Service is Enabled
If restarting the Lghub service does not solve the issue for you or resolves the issue until it’s time to restart the service, it’s likely that the service isn’t scheduled to begin automatically.
Use the Windows+R keys together on your keyboard to launch the Run command tool. Then you type or copy and paste the text below and press Enter to launch the tools for services on your computer.
services.mscScroll down until you find the LGHUB Updater Service and double-click to display its properties.
Then, on the properties screen, select the dropdown menu that follows the ‘Startup type field, and then select the option ‘Automatic. After that, click the ‘Apply’ or ‘OK buttons to confirm the application and close.
Method 7: Start PC in Clean Boot
In the event that none of these solutions described in this guide been successful It could be an external service or application that is interfering with the application, causing this strange behaviour. To fix it, restart your PC with the clean boot mode.
Then first, use first the Windows+R keys to open your Run Command Utility on your Desktop. After that, type or copy and paste the command below and press Enter to continue.
MsconfigThen, click the radio button that is next to the option ‘Selective Startup.
Then, go to the tab ‘Services. Then, select the checkbox that is next to the ‘Hide all the Microsoft services’ and then click on the button to disable all. Then, click the ‘Apply’ and “OK button to confirm the change and close.
When you reboot your computer it will be restarted with the essential Microsoft Services and no third-party applications or services will be installed. Start the program to see whether the issue persists.
If the program is running flawlessly within Clean Boot, and the program is running perfectly in Clean Boot environment, you can allow third-party services individually to determine which is the one that causes the problem.
You’re right, folks. One of the methods mentioned above will surely fix your Logitech G Hub issue on your PC. If it doesn’t then the only thing to do is to wait. For those who have been long-time users of the G Hub application know that it is often filled with bugs. This is probably a problem with the application that the creators must fix at their own expense.