[Bug]: Have to re-run setup everytime i want to open the application #3516

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opened 2025-06-23 04:39:57 +00:00 by S-s-Spudd · 6 comments
S-s-Spudd commented 2025-06-23 04:39:57 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Preflight Checklist

  • I use the latest version of YouTube Music (Application).
  • I have searched the issue tracker for a bug report that matches the one I want to file, without success.
  • I understand that th-ch/youtube-music has NO affiliation with Google or YouTube

YouTube Music (Application) Version

3.9.0.0

Checklists

What operating system are you using?

Windows

Operating System Version

Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 24H2 Installed on ‎30/‎12/‎2024 OS build 26100.4351 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.107.0

What CPU architecture are you using?

x64

Last Known Working YouTube Music (Application) version

N/A

Reproduction steps

N/A. Regardless of plugin

Expected Behavior

Close the app and able to re-open the application without having to constantly re-install?

Actual Behavior

Once i close the app, the app WILL NOT open via the installed shortcut/pin which i made on my taskbar. I have to re-run the .exe which i had installed

Enabled plugins

  1. Ad Blocker
  2. Discord Rich Presence (doesnt work for me at least/doesnt connect)
  3. In-App Menu
  4. Navigation
  5. Skip Silences
  6. SponsorBlock
  7. Synced Lyrics

Additional Information

I dont know what more i can say, i can consistently reproduce this issue.

### Preflight Checklist - [x] I use the latest version of YouTube Music (Application). - [x] I have searched the [issue tracker](https://github.com/th-ch/youtube-music/issues) for a bug report that matches the one I want to file, without success. - [x] I understand that **th-ch/youtube-music has NO affiliation with Google or YouTube** ### YouTube Music (Application) Version 3.9.0.0 ### Checklists - [ ] I use the portable version of the YouTube Music Application. - [ ] I can reproduce this issue in the [official version of (WEB) YTM](https://music.youtube.com). ### What operating system are you using? Windows ### Operating System Version Edition Windows 11 Pro Version 24H2 Installed on ‎30/‎12/‎2024 OS build 26100.4351 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.107.0 ### What CPU architecture are you using? x64 ### Last Known Working YouTube Music (Application) version N/A ### Reproduction steps N/A. Regardless of plugin ### Expected Behavior Close the app and able to re-open the application without having to constantly re-install? ### Actual Behavior Once i close the app, the app WILL NOT open via the installed shortcut/pin which i made on my taskbar. I have to re-run the .exe which i had installed ### Enabled plugins 1. Ad Blocker 2. Discord Rich Presence (doesnt work for me at least/doesnt connect) 3. In-App Menu 4. Navigation 5. Skip Silences 6. SponsorBlock 7. Synced Lyrics ### Additional Information I dont know what more i can say, i can consistently reproduce this issue.
Owner

Is ur shortcut made to point to the .exe or did you right click the running program in the task bar and pin it?

Is ur shortcut made to point to the .exe or did you right click the running program in the task bar and pin it?
S-s-Spudd commented 2025-06-23 05:52:36 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)

running program in the taskbar and pinned that

running program in the taskbar and pinned that
Owner

that's ur problem then

that's ur problem then
S-s-Spudd commented 2025-06-23 08:43:39 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)

what?, so ur telling me i should pin the installer and run that everytime? how does that make sense.

what?, so ur telling me i should pin the installer and run that everytime? how does that make sense.
Owner

You said you are using the portable version, that's not an installer...

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You said you are using the portable version, that's not an installer... ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/764c87b2-62bb-4efb-95d8-cd458d843065)
S-s-Spudd commented 2025-06-23 09:32:38 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)

My Apologies on that, im using this one: https://github.com/th-ch/youtube-music/releases/download/v3.9.0/YouTube-Music-Web-Setup-3.9.0.exe. I've edited the original post.

My Apologies on that, im using this one: https://github.com/th-ch/youtube-music/releases/download/v3.9.0/YouTube-Music-Web-Setup-3.9.0.exe. I've edited the original post.
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