Thread: hashcat fails to start on Windows 11

Hello,

I am having this issue starting hashcat, it freezes upon start and I get this in the event logs.
I have tried installing a different version of Microsoft OpenCL and OpenGL Compatibility Pack but I get the same result.
GPU : Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Driver Version : 511.79

Faulting application name: hashcat.exe, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x62274b67
Faulting module name: OpenCLOn12.dll, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x618d36bf
Exception code: 0xc0000409
Fault offset: 0x00000000000e429d
Faulting process id: 0x2e1c
Faulting application start time: 0x01d834331d42392d
Faulting application path: c:\Tools\hashcat-6.2.5+308\hashcat-6.2.5\hashcat.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.D3DMappingLayers_1.211 2.2.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\x64\OpenCLOn12.dll

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I'm sorry to hear that you're facing issues with Hashcat on Windows 11. The error message you provided seems related to a problem with OpenCL. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this:

Update GPU Drivers: Make sure you have the latest NVIDIA drivers installed for your GeForce RTX 3050. Sometimes updating the drivers can resolve compatibility issues.

Check OpenCL Versions: Ensure that the OpenCL version installed on your system is compatible with Hashcat. You might want to verify if the correct OpenCL library is being loaded.

Reinstall Hashcat: Try uninstalling Hashcat and then reinstalling it. Ensure you download it from the official source to avoid potential issues.

Compatibility Mode: You can try running Hashcat in compatibility mode. Right-click on the Hashcat executable, go to Properties, and under the Compatibility tab, you can try running it in compatibility mode for an older version of Windows.

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One thing you can try is updating your Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU driver. Sometimes, outdated drivers can cause compatibility issues. Visit the Nvidia website or use their software to check for the latest driver version that works with Windows 11 Pro. You could also try running hashcat in compatibility mode. Right-click on hashcat.exe, go to Properties, and go to the Compatibility tab. From there, you can try running it in compatibility mode for an older Windows version that you know hashcat worked on.

I remember when I had issues with certain programs not playing nice after upgrading my OS. It turned out to be a compatibility thing. Have you tried running hashcat in compatibility mode or maybe even reinstalling it? Sometimes a fresh install does wonders.

Originally Posted by KKDivan

I remember when I had issues with certain programs not playing nice after upgrading my OS. It turned out to be a compatibility thing. Have you tried running hashcat in compatibility mode or maybe even reinstalling it? Sometimes a fresh install does wonders.

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