Description of the issue: Since the latest Windows update Brave open then instantly closes. I was able to open a new incognito window, but if I try to go to settings, it closes that too. The Brave process keeps running in the background without anything being visible. I tried uninstalling and rein…

Have you tried right clicking on the brave icon and opening a incognito window (which is purple) and disabling the theme? Worked for me

Brave window opens then instantly closes after latest Windows update

Saoiray October 16, 2023, 4:05pm 2

@navi might need more info from you. Such as, are you using vertical tabs? Check out below:

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