Ongoing Issue: Zemax Does not Launch

  • 16 March 2021
  • 1 reply
  • 107 views

Hello,


I have on ongoing problem with Zemax. I am using a Windows 10 64-bit laptop. I recently upgraded to Zemax 21.1.1, but this problem also existed when I was using the last version (20.3?).


The first few times after I install Zemax, the program opens fine. After that, something happens and double clicking the shortcut on my desktop doesn't launch Zemax (or in C:\Program Files\Zemax OpticStudio). For example, just today Zemax crashed while I was editing a file. Now the program will not re-open. Even after restarting the computer Zemax fails to launch. Is this a known issue? Is there any type of work around?


I have reinstalled Zemax about 10 times, once every few weeks when I need to use the program. Any help you have to offer is much appreciated.


Thanks


Julian


1 reply

Userlevel 6
Badge +2

Hi Julian


Sorry to read that you are experiencing issues using our software. No this is not a known issue.

We have an article that describes a few things that you can do to help: https://my.zemax.com/en-US/Knowledge-Base/kb-article/?ka=KA-01512#stoppedworking. Basically we recommend running the prerequisites and then checking the Visual C redistributables, to ensure everything is properly installed. If this doesn't help, please open a case with us and our IT specialist will be able to help you: https://my.zemax.com/en-US/support/cases/create-case/


Sandrine

Reply