{"id":194066,"date":"2022-07-31T17:30:33","date_gmt":"2022-07-31T12:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/?p=194066"},"modified":"2024-04-22T19:35:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T14:05:55","slug":"top-7-ways-to-fix-whatsapp-for-pc-not-working-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.guidingtech.com\/top-ways-to-fix-whatsapp-for-pc-not-working-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Fix WhatsApp for PC Not Working on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fix 1: Allow WhatsApp to Run in the Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If WhatsApp does not have the necessary permissions to run in the background<\/a>, it won’t send any notifications or sync your messages till you open the app. To ensure WhatsApp works properly, allow it to run in the background on Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Click the search icon<\/strong> on the taskbar, type WhatsApp<\/em><\/strong>, and select App settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Open<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Under Background apps permissions, use the drop-down menu to select Always<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Allow<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fix 2: Check App Permissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like any other app, WhatsApp requires a few permissions to work seamlessly. For instance, if you previously denied WhatsApp access to your PC’s camera or microphone, you may face difficulty connecting calls<\/a> or sending voice messages. Here’s what you can do to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Click the search icon<\/strong> on the taskbar, type WhatsApp<\/em><\/strong>, and select App settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Enable all the toggles<\/strong> under App permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Allow<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Restart the app to check if the issue persists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fix 3: Sign Out and Sign In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your WhatsApp issues are only caused by a temporary glitch, try signing out and signing back in. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Open WhatsApp on your PC and click the gear-shaped icon<\/strong> on the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Open<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Click Log Out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Log<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Open WhatsApp on your iPhone or Android. Tap the three-dot menu icon<\/strong> at the top right corner and select Linked devices<\/strong> from the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Tap on Link a Device<\/strong> and use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Linked<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Link<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Scan<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fix 4: Repair or Reset the App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the above solutions do not work, try using the built-in app repair feature in Windows 11<\/a> to fix WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Press the Windows key + S<\/strong> to open the search menu. Type WhatsApp<\/em><\/strong> in the search box\u00a0and select App settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Scroll to the Reset section and click the Repair<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Repair<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If the issue exists after repairing the app, try resetting it from the same menu. Note that resetting the app will remove all your messages and login data, making it as good as reinstalling the app.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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