Fusion closes shortly after opening on Windows OS

Autodesk Support

Mar 25, 2025

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Users reported that when launching Fusion, the following behavior is encountered:

Windows OS

To resolve the issue, verify the following steps and test Fusion after each:

Repair Fusion to reinstall and push Fusion to the latest version Repair with the Service Utility.

Note: Uninstalling Fusion will not affect your data stored on the cloud.

Update Graphics Drivers: Download and install the latest available graphics drivers for the computer (How to update graphics driver for Fusion on Windows).
If two graphics cards are present, work through the following: Fusion does not start when having two graphics cards installed.
Follow the steps in the following article: "Your graphics card might not be optimal to run Fusion" or crashing when launching Fusion.

If you are using an antivirus, disable it temporarily.
If this resolves the issue, add Fusion to the antivirus exception list: Configuring antivirus software for use with Fusion.
If that does not help, uninstall the antivirus or contact with your antivirus' vendor for further support.

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