Desktop App Troubleshooting
Resolve common issues with the Ever Gauzy desktop applications.
App Won't Start
Windows
Fix:
- Check if another instance is running (system tray)
- Delete settings:
%APPDATA%/gauzy-desktop/ - Reinstall the application
macOS
Fix:
- Check System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General → Allow app
- Clear app data:
~/Library/Application Support/gauzy-desktop/ - Reset:
rm -rf ~/Library/Application Support/gauzy-desktop/
Linux
Fix:
- Check dependencies:
lddon the binary - Wayland issues: set
GDK_BACKEND=x11 - See Wayland Support
Can't Connect to Server
Fixes:
- Verify API Server URL in settings
- Check the API server is running
- Verify network connectivity
- Check SSL certificate validity
Screenshots Not Working
Fixes:
- Grant screen recording permission (macOS)
- Check screenshot settings in org admin
- Verify file storage provider is configured
Auto-Updater Not Working
Fixes:
- Check internet connectivity
- Verify update server URL
- macOS: ensure app is codesigned
- See Auto Updater
High CPU Usage
Fixes:
- Check screenshot interval (reduce if too frequent)
- Disable activity tracking features not needed
- Update to latest version
Related Pages
- Desktop Overview — desktop app guide
- Desktop Timer — timer features
- Desktop Builds — building from source