Startup Apps not loading on startup - possibly linked to monitor?

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Mr_Lemons

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Hi all

I am getting a strange bug, whereby my startup apps aren't fully loading up. It looks like it happens when I have my monitor (Gigabyte M34WQ) plugged in, in particular the USB connection for the KVM functionality. My laptop is plugged in via the USB C connection to the display port in Alt mode.

I can't figure out what could be causing this issue - any ideas would be appreciated. Specs below:

EDIT: I just tried unplugging the USB C Display Port and left the USB KVM connection in, restarted the laptop and the startup apps loaded properly. It is definitely something going on between the monitor and the laptop but really no clue what it could be.

Chassis & Display
Recoil Series: 15.6" Matte QHD 165Hz sRGB 100% LED Widescreen (2560x1440)
Processor (CPU)
AMD Ryzen™ 9 Eight Core Processor 5900HX (3.3GHz, 4.6GHz Turbo)
Memory (RAM)
16GB Corsair 3200MHz SODIMM DDR4 (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3070 - 8.0GB GDDR6 Video RAM - DirectX® 12.1
1st M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3200MB/W)
2nd M.2 SSD Drive
500GB SAMSUNG 970 EVO PLUS M.2, PCIe NVMe (up to 3500MB/R, 3200MB/W)
Memory Card Reader
Integrated SD Memory Card Reader
AC Adaptor
1 x 230W AC Adaptor
Power Cable
1 x 1 Metre UK Power Cable (Kettle Lead)
Battery
Recoil Series Integrated 94WH Lithium Ion Battery
Thermal Paste
ARCTIC MX-4 EXTREME THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY COMPOUND
Sound Card
2 Channel High Definition Audio + MIC/Headphone Jack
Bluetooth & Wireless
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (2.4 Gbps) + BT 5.0
USB/Thunderbolt Options
1 x USB 3.2 PORT (Type C) + 3 x USB 3.2 PORTS
Keyboard Language
PER-KEY RGB BACKLIT UK MECHANICAL KEYBOARD
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64 Bit - inc. Single Licence [KUK-00003]
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Operating System Language
United Kingdom - English Language
Windows Recovery Media
Windows 10/11 Multi-Language Recovery Image - Unlimited Downloads from Online Account
Office Software
FREE 30 Day Trial of Microsoft 365® (Operating System Required)
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Browser
Google Chrome™
Notebook Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1MP HD WEBCAM
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour)
Dead Pixel Guarantee
1 Year Dead Pixel Guarantee Inc. Labour & Carriage Costs
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 8 to 10 working days
Welcome Book
PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
 
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SpyderTracks

SpyderTracks

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And what makes you think they're not loading up? Are they not showing in taskmgr? Or is it just that you're not seeing the window itself?
 
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Mr_Lemons

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SpyderTracks said:
And what makes you think they're not loading up? Are they not showing in taskmgr? Or is it just that you're not seeing the window itself?
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It's pretty much everything that is meant to load up when I start windows, except for the NVIDIA Settings and bluetooth, which looks like they open every time.

windows defender, the PCS Control Centre, Dropbox, onedrive, discord etc - all those apps don't start up automatically, unless my monitor is completely unplugged from power up of the laptop. If I go and open them manually, they still open/run without any problems. Very odd.
 
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Mr_Lemons

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The programs are definitely not starting up, nothing in the system tray etc. Typically when windows boots up I'll get the icons showing up in the system tray, and any relevant windows popping up (e.g. discord opens up). In this case nothing loads up - it's almost as if something is interrupting the startup procedure?
 
SpyderTracks

SpyderTracks

We love you Ukraine
Mr_Lemons said:
The programs are definitely not starting up, nothing in the system tray etc. Typically when windows boots up I'll get the icons showing up in the system tray, and any relevant windows popping up (e.g. discord opens up). In this case nothing loads up - it's almost as if something is interrupting the startup procedure?
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So the processes aren't running in taskmgr?

There's a big difference between an app just not showing in the GUI and the process actually not running.

are you looking at the sys tray on the primary monitor as by default it will only show on the one, not if the desktop is extending to a second

Thisll be my last comment on the matter. It’s one of my biggest bug bears since the pandemic that people ask for advice and think it’s acceptable just to post one comment every few hours when they feel like it. It’s obviously not very important if you can’t take the time out to actually have a conversation on the topic.

and those that post a query and then say “oh, I’m not by the pc right now, I’ll get back to you”, you guys can do one too

if you’re thinking “I have a life”, then you’re not a pc gamer quite frankly. I don’t care if you’re saving lives, or stopping nuclear war by disabling a warhead, if you’re not by your pc, you’re not gaming, ergo, how are you breathing or talking??? If you have your gaming laptop with you whilst doing those things i‘ll allow it, but then you’d have time to reply swiftly!

Rant over

 
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Mr_Lemons

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wow - ok

I do appreciate the help and time you guys give out - and sorry for not responding immediately. Is having to help take care of my 3 year old on a bank holiday monday enough of a reason to not be glued to my computer?
 
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