Libre Office is a free and open source office suite for creating and editing text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings and databases. It is a popular alternative to Microsoft Office, but sometimes it may encounter problems and no longer open. What to do in this case? How to fix Libre Office that no longer opens? Here are some possible solutions to try.
1. Check for updates
The first thing to do is to check if your version of Libre Office is up to date. An update may have fixed the bug that prevents the software from opening. For that :
- Open the Windows Start menu and type “Libre Office” in the search bar.
- Then click on “Libre Office (safe mode)” to launch the software in safe mode . This helps disable extensions and custom settings that might be causing the problem.
- Once Libre Office is open in safe mode, go to the Help menu and click “Check for updates”.
If an update is available, follow the instructions to install it. Then restart your computer and try to open Libre Office normally.
2. Reset user profile
If the update did not resolve the issue, your user profile may be corrupted. The user profile contains the preferences, extensions, templates and personal data you have saved in Libre Office. To reset the user profile, you must delete the folder that contains it. Here's how to do it:
- Close Libre Office if it is open.
- Open Windows File Explorer and type “%appdata%\libreoffice\4\user” in the address bar. Press Enter to navigate to the user profile folder.
- Go back to folder “4” containing the “user” folder and rename the folder to “user.bak” for example. This allows you to keep a backup copy of your old profile in case you want to restore it later.
- Open Libre Office normally. A new “user” folder will be created with default settings.
Check if the problem is resolved. If yes, you can re-customize your user profile according to your needs. If not, you can restore your old profile by deleting the new “user” folder and renaming the “user.bak” folder to “user”.
3. Reinstall Libre Office
If none of the previous solutions worked, your Libre Office installation may be corrupted. In this case, you can try reinstalling the software. To do this, follow these steps:
- Close Libre Office if it is open.
- Open the Windows Control Panel and click “Uninstall a program”.
- Find and select Libre Office from the list of programs and click “Uninstall”. Follow the instructions to uninstall the software.
- Restart your computer.
- Download the latest version of Libre Office from the official website: https://fr.libreoffice.org/download/libreoffice-stable/
- Run the downloaded file and follow the instructions to install the software.
- Open Libre Office normally and check if the problem is resolved.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about Libre Office no longer opening:
How do I know which version of Libre Office I have?
Libre Office is free and open source office software that offers features similar to Microsoft Office 2021 , the benchmark software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and databases. To find out which version of Libre Office you are using, simply open the software in safe mode (see the first solution) and click on the Help menu. You will then see a window appear which tells you the version number and release date of the software.
How to contact Libre Office support?
If you encounter any issues with Libre Office that you cannot resolve on your own, you can contact Libre Office Support for assistance. There are several ways to contact support:
By email: you can send an email to users@fr.libreoffice.org to ask your question to the French-speaking community of Libre Office users. You must subscribe to the mailing list to be able to send and receive emails.
By chat: you can join the #libreoffice-fr IRC channel on the Freenode network to chat live with other Libre Office users. You can use an IRC client like HexChat or a web service like KiwiIRC to access the channel.
By forum: you can consult or create a topic on the French-speaking Libre Office forum to exchange with other users of the software. You must register on the forum to be able to participate in discussions.
By documentation: you can consult the official Libre Office documentation in French to find detailed information on the operation and functionalities of the software. You can access the documentation online at https://documentation.libreoffice.org/fr/ or download it in PDF format.
How do I make a backup of my Libre Office documents?
To avoid losing your Libre Office documents in the event of a problem with the software or your computer, it is recommended to make regular backups of your files. There are several methods to make a backup of your Libre Office documents:
By copy: you can copy your Libre Office files to external media such as a USB key, an external hard drive or a cloud service like Google Drive or Dropbox. You can also email them to yourself or someone you trust.
By export: you can export your Libre Office files in a standard format like PDF, DOCX or ODT to make them compatible with other software or platforms. To export a Libre Office file, open it and go to the File menu. Click “Export” and choose the format and destination location of the exported file.
By automatic backup: you can activate the automatic backup function of Libre Office so that the software periodically saves a copy of your files currently being edited. To enable automatic backup, go to the Tools menu and click “Options”. In the window that opens, click “Load/Save” then “General”. Check the “Save AutoRecover information every” box and choose the time interval between each backup. Click “OK” to validate.
Conclusion
Libre Office is a free and powerful office suite that can sometimes have difficulty opening. In this article, we saw how to fix Libre Office that no longer opens by trying three possible solutions: check for updates, reset user profile, and reinstall the software. We also answered some frequently asked questions about Libre Office and its features. We hope this article was helpful and you were able to resolve your issue with Libre Office. If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact Libre Office support or consult the official documentation of the software.
