Opera GX not opening, responding or loading pages on PC

Opera GX is the gaming-focused version of the popular Opera web browser, and from what we have gathered, it is well-loved by the gaming community for what it offers. Still, there is a problem plenty of gamers are facing where Opera GX is not able to launch, start or load pages on Windows 11/10. In this post, we will discuss several possibilities for solving this problem.

Opera GX not opening, responding or loading pages on PC

If the Opera GX browser is not opening, launching, or starting on Windows 11/10, then here are suggestions to help you fix the issue.

Update Opera GX browser
Open Opera GX from the installer file
Use a Local Account instead of a Microsoft Account
Leave Microsoft Family
Reset Opera GX browser

1] Update Opera GX browser

Please check if you are currently using the latest version of Opera GX. We suggest visiting the official download page, and from there, downloading and installing the newest version of the web browser. It should update the one installed.

Once done, try opening the browser again to see if things are finally working under the right conditions.

2] Open Opera GX from the Launcher file

Like most programs, Opera GX comes with an installer file that is required to open the web browser. This is the file that all Opera GX shortcuts connect to directly for the browser to run on your computer. Let us look at how to navigate to the launcher.exe file.

Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type %localappdata%\Programs into the box, then press Enter.
This should open the hidden Programs directory
Enter the folder named Opera GX
Open the folder that represents the latest version of the web browser
Double-click the launcher.exe file to open Opera.

If the browser opens after clicking the launcher.exe file, it should automatically update the shortcut files, so there is no need to launch from the Launcher again going forward unless the problem persists.

3] Use a Local Account instead of a Microsoft Account

According to several users, it is possible to resolve the current problem with Opera GX by switching from a Microsoft Account to a Local Account.

If you haven’t yet created a Local Account on your Windows computer, then we suggest reading the following articles to learn more:

4] Leave Microsoft Family

Being a part of Microsoft Family can cause your version of Opera GX to fail at starting up. To fix this, you must leave Microsoft Family for the time being, or stop using the web browser entirely.

Let us discuss how to remove yourself from Microsoft Family.

First, you must visit the Microsoft Family website
Locate your user card from the list of people.
Click the three-dotted menu button on your card.
From the drop-down menu, select Leave Group.

You can now check whether Opera GX is finally opening without issues.

5] Reset Opera GX browser

If nothing helps reset the Opera GX browser and see:
Click on the Opera icon at the top-left, then select Update & Recovery > Recover.
You should now see two options in form of:
- Keep my data and only reset Opera settings.
- Reset my data and Opera settings.
Select the one that best fits your needs, then click on the Recover button.
After a short while, your version of Opera will revert to the factory default settings.

What is the point of Opera GX?

Opera GX is a special version of the Opera web browser designed for gamers. This browser comes packed with features such as CPU, RAM, and Network limiters to aid gamers who want to browse while they game, while maintaining the best possible performance.

Read: Opera GX installer not working on Windows PC

Is Opera GX based on Chromium?

Opera GX and regular Opera are the same under the hood but with a few differences on the surface. So yes, the web browser is based on Chromium.

Is Opera GX better than Opera?

Opera GX and Opera are the same web browser in almost every aspect. Opera GX differs in its design and gaming-related features, but at the end of the day, performance will likely be the same as with regular Opera.