NI MAX Hangs on Launch

Updated Apr 22, 2025

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When I launch NI MAX it just hangs/freezes and takes too long to launch, or never fully launches or opens.

If NI MAX takes too long to launch but eventually runs, you can try resetting the NI MAX database as shown here: Reset and Fix the Measurement & Automation Explorer Database File
If the above step doesn't work, or if NI MAX never fully launches, then there might be a software corruption. In this case, please try repairing NI MAX by following the steps found here: Repair Software in NI Package Manager (NIPM)

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