[BUG] Seelen starts and doesn't work
Author: NullBiteCatCreated Aug 30, 2026Updated Sep 18, 2026
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Seelen starts and doesn't work
Seelen UI starts, but the UI process (Seelen-UI.exe) keeps restarting and never stays running.
The slu-service process continues running normally, while Seelen-UI.exe repeatedly starts and then closes/restarts.
This happens with both Seelen UI 2.8.2 and 2.7.4.
To reproduce
- Install and launch Seelen UI.
- Wait for Seelen UI to start.
- Observe the Seelen UI process in Task Manager.
Seelen-UI.exestarts and then repeatedly restarts.- While this happens, the Windows taskbar disappears and the
Win/Superkey does not work.Ctrl + Escstill works. - The desktop wallpaper temporarily changes to the default Windows wallpaper for around 10 seconds before changing back.
Expected behavior
Seelen UI should start normally and keep Seelen-UI.exe running.
The Seelen taskbar/dock should remain available, the Win/Super key should work normally, and the desktop wallpaper should not temporarily switch to the default Windows wallpaper.
Evidence
- Screenshots: I tried to attach screenshots showing the issue, but I was unable to attach them.
- Video: I also tried to attach a video showing the issue, but I was unable to attach it.
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Additional context
- Seelen UI versions tested: 2.8.2 and 2.7.4
- Operating system: Windows 11 24H2
- Windows system language: English
- Installation: Standalone
- The issue occurs with both 2.8.2 and 2.7.4.
slu-service.exeremains running whileseelen-ui.exerepeatedly restarts.- Windows Event Viewer does not show an obvious error related to Seelen UI when this happens.
- The Windows taskbar disappears while Seelen UI is running.
- The
Win/Superkey stops working, butCtrl + Escstill works. - The desktop wallpaper temporarily switches to the default Windows wallpaper for around 10 seconds.
- Closing Seelen UI restores normal Windows behavior.
Source: eythaann/Seelen-UI