Steps to reproduce
Download and install Obsidian (specify version if you know it, e.g., v1.12.7).
Launch the application.
The app opens for a split second, then closes immediately without user interaction.
The app attempts to restart automatically and crashes again, entering a continuous crash loop.
Note: The issue persists even after deleting the local configuration folders and attempting a clean launch also reinstalling it also disableing the gpu.
Did you follow the troubleshooting guide? [Y/N]
N (I cannot follow the guide because the application crashes before I can access the Command Palette or the Sandbox Vault.)
Expected result
The application should open to the Vault Selection screen or the last used Vault and remain stable.
Actual result
The application enters an infinite crash and restart loop.
Environment
OS: windows 11
Obsidian Version: (Inserisci la versione scaricata, es: 1.12.7)
Installation Method: (Es: Installer .exe
Debug Info: Cannot provide internal debug info because the app crashes on startup.
Additional information
The crash happens regardless of the vault. I have already tried:
Reinstalling the application.
Deleting the %AppData%\obsidian (Windows) folder. or anything else doesent change the result
Checking for GPU driver updates.
also disableing the gpu acceleration threw command bring the same result
PS C:\Program Files\Obsidian> .\Obsidian.exe --disable-gpu --disable-gpu-sandbox --in-process-gpu
PS C:\Program Files\Obsidian>
Updates disabled.
2026-04-21 15:58:57 Loaded main app package C:\Program Files\Obsidian\resources\obsidian.asar
Ignored: Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, open 'C:\Users\albib\AppData\Roaming\obsidian\a6d251753116ee15.json'
^C
PS C:\Program Files\Obsidian> .\Obsidian.exe --disable-gpu --disable-gpu-sandbox --in-process-gpu
PS C:\Program Files\Obsidian>
Ignored: Error: ENOENT: no such file or directory, open 'C:\Users\albib\AppData\Roaming\obsidian\obsidian.json'
2026-04-21 16:00:42 Loaded main app package C:\Program Files\Obsidian\resources\obsidian.asar
2026-04-21 16:00:42 Checking for update using Github
2026-04-21 16:00:42 Success.
2026-04-21 16:00:42 Latest version is 1.12.7
2026-04-21 16:00:42 App is up to date.