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Daniel_Odozi
Copper Contributor
May 06, 2026

Whatsapp Desktop app stuck on logo screen after new insider update

I recently installed the latest insider update OS build - (26220.8340). since then my whatsapp desktop app has stopped working. I have tried everything from removing and installing webview2, clearing cache, microsoft store reset and every other thing but nothing worked. do i need to remove this latest build or is there another fix? Please help

insider
windows 11
Windows Insider

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  • AlejandroSmith's avatar
    AlejandroSmith
    Iron Contributor
    May 11, 2026

    You can revert to the stable version of Windows 11, or choose to uninstall WhatsApp and reinstall it from the Microsoft Store.

  • Margareot's avatar
    Margareot
    Copper Contributor
    May 07, 2026

    Sometimes, Microsoft releases quick patches to fix issues caused by insider builds. Make sure your system is fully updated with the latest patches.