Below we break down what you should do if your Bark Desktop App is not opening. For the best instructions, select the specific way your app isn't opening below:
Error: "Installation has failed"
This is a temporary issue from clicking on the Bark.exe file too much and too quickly.
- Click Close on the error.
- Wait 1 minute (just in case the Bark app is already being installed).
- Then, open the Bark Desktop App again.
- If you're still getting the same error, let's...
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Single-click on the Bark.exe file and then press the Enter key.
- It should open this time!
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Single-click on the Bark.exe file and then press the Enter key.
- If that still didn't work, let's download a fresh copy of the Bark Desktop App.
App doesn't open, or opens for a second and immediately disappears
- Check if you have a 64-bit or a 32-bit operating system.
- Have 64-bit: Great! Bark is compatible with your computer. Move on to the next step.
- Have a 32-bit: Bark isn't compatible with your computer. Try using a different compatible computer or the Bark Home device.
- Update iTunes.
- Update Windows.
- Then, open the Bark Desktop App again.
- If you're still getting the same error, let's...
- Uninstall the Bark Desktop App,
- Restart the computer,
- Then, re-install it.
App opens as a blank screen
- Update iTunes.
- Update Windows.
- Then, open the Bark Desktop App again.
- If you're still getting the same error, let's...
- Uninstall the Bark Desktop App,
- Restart the computer,
- Then, re-install it.
Error: "Your PC's settings only let it install verified apps from the Store."
This means your settings are blocking Bark. Let's take care of it below:
- Click on Open settings.
- Under "Choose where to get apps," select Anywhere, as seen below:
- Then, open the Bark Desktop App again.
- If you're still getting the same error, let's...
- Uninstall the Bark Desktop App,
- Restart the computer,
- Then, re-install it.
