LabVIEW Executable Closes Immediately After Start

Updated Mar 23, 2026

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I have built a LabVIEW executable. However, whenever I run it, it closes immediately.
My deployed LabVIEW executable closes immediately after starting. No error message appears. What can I do to find out the cause?

This behaviour can be caused by a number of factors. Work through the troubleshooting steps below to resolve the issue:

Use Windows Event Viewer to search for errors and events related to your executable.
- Refer to [External] What Is the Windows Event Viewer, and How Can I Use It? for instructions.
Check that the executable is allows through your anti-virus and security software. If the executable is not explicitly allowed, an an exclusion rule.
- If using Windows, exclusions can be added to Windows Defender by following [External] Virus and Threat Protection in the Windows Security App.
Review the code in the executable and verify that the Quit LabVIEW Function is not unexpectedly called.

If the problem persists after following these steps, contact NI Support for assistance.

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