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Investigate: File Dialog Crashes Processing on Windows 11 #1420
Description
[[Reserved for Mark Sherman's Class]]
Multiple (two at the time of writing) users have reported Processing immediately crashing and closing when attempting to open the file save/open dialog on Windows. The crash occurs as soon as the native Windows file chooser dialog attempts to open, even with completely blank sketches.
At least one user confirmed the issue started after installing a recent NVIDIA graphics driver update.
Turning off “Use native file chooser dialogs” seemingly fixed the issue for one affected user.
@Stefterv attempted to replicate the issue but without success.
This issue needs to be reproduced before it can be fixed.
See https://discord.com/channels/1076634729618624534/1229526727320146042/1469253434086654055
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Ebaron96 commentedon Feb 11, 2026
Hi, I'd like to work on this issue! Could someone please assign me??
Ebaron96 commentedon Feb 25, 2026
File Dialog Crashes Processing on Windows 11 #1420
UNABLE TO RECREATE ISSUE
Contributor:
Elijah Baron (Ebaron96)
Testing Computer Specs:
OS: Windows 11 Professional
CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X
GPU: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 3060
RAM: GSKILL 3200 MHZ (8GB x 2)
Excluding: PSU/MOBO/COOLING - no relevance.
Initial Attempt:
Currently Installed Drivers:
Geforce Game Ready Driver / Version 581.80 - Released: Tue Nov 4, 2025
My Process:
Synopsis:
This is an old driver install, seeing as the issue states “one user had issues upon updating their GPU driver”. I am going to recreate the steps in an identical fashion. This version of the driver (581.80) has no issues with the current state of processing 4.5.2. Interaction with the processing menus specifically the dialog options, “save” and “open” are confirmed to be working as expected. I also attempted to open the windows file explorer app while in processing, this works as expected with no issues.
What Happened Between Attempts?
My Next Steps:
Second Attempt:
Currently Installed Drivers:
Geforce Game Ready Driver / Version 591.86 - Released: Tue Jan 27, 2026
Issue Created: Feb 6, 2026
My Process:
Synopsis:
I am unable to recreate this issue and before I attempt anything further I need more information. Like, what drivers the users were on, windows updates, other programs interfering, etc.
Ebaron96 commentedon Feb 25, 2026
@catilac, I would vote for closing this issue due to the inability to reproduce and the numerous new updates. In addition there is a lack of new issue reports surrounding this topic since the updates.
catilac commentedon Mar 2, 2026
@Ebaron96 thank you so much! that sounds good. if it comes up again we can revisit it!
@all-contributors please add @Ebaron96 for bug investigation
allcontributors commentedon Mar 2, 2026
@catilac
I've put up a pull request to add @Ebaron96! 🎉