Can't start QGIS 4.2.0 after installation on a W11 computer (Smart App Control blocks QGIS)
Author: rogerkemmucCreated Aug 5, 2026Updated Sep 18, 2026
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What is the bug or the crash?
After the installation of QQIS 4.2.0 on a Windows 11 computer there are no icons placed on the desktop Second when I try to start QGIS by double clicking on this file: "C:\Program Files\QGIS 4.2.0\bin\qgis-bin.exe"
I'm receiving the following error message quote Error Ioading QGIS Oops, looks like an error Ioading QGIS Details: Could not Ioad qgis_app. dll Windows Error: Das angegebene Modul wurde nicht gefunden. Help: Check Files\QGIS 4.2.01bin\qgis-bin.env for correct environment paths unquote
There is no file such file qgis-bin.env.
Trying to start QQIS.bat also creates an error message.
What can I do?
Any hint would be highly appreciated.
Steps to reproduce the issue
Trying to start qqis as described above.
Versions
I don't get that far.
Supported QGIS version
- I'm running a supported QGIS version according to the roadmap.
New profile
- I tried with a new QGIS profile
No Duplicate of the Issue
- I have verified that there are no existing issues raised related to my problem.
Additional context
No response
Source: qgis/QGIS