Can not read or write to executable folder.

[jamescanady]

Expected Behavior

The user should be able to open Insomnia without issues

Actual Behavior

After upgrading to the latest version on 3/27/2025, opening Insomnia on Windows displays the following prompt

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Insomnia was unable to start up properly

Cannot read or write to executable folder.
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Reproduction Steps

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Is there an existing issue for this?

• I have searched the issue tracker for this problem.

Which sync method do you use?

• Git sync.
• Insomnia Cloud sync.
• Local only

Additional Information

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Insomnia Version

Unable to open to determine Version Number

What operating system are you using?

Windows

Operating System Version

Windows 11 Pro

Installation method

Auto Update

Last Known Working Insomnia version

The one befow the auto update

[smiller0924]

I am encountering the exact same issue.

[Gustavo182000]

I am encountering the exact same issue.

[will2therich]

I am experincing the same issue too

[Iburossy]

to fix it, go to the insomnia folder and delet the "app-11.0.1" folder

[CircularFrog]

I encountered this too but it was simply an issue with the shortcut pinned to my taskbar. It was pointing at the previous version. I deleted the old shortcut and then pinned the new version and all works fine.

[ryan-willis]

@jamescanady thank you for the report.

We're tracking Windows launch issues here: #8537

There's a PR up to fix this. I'll update here when it's released