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[Bug]: Application crashes on Windows 11 with RTX 4080 when using PowerShell #7446

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I am experiencing a persistent and critical issue with the Warp terminal on my Windows 11 system. The application initially appears to load, but after a few moments, the screen begins to flicker, an NVIDIA notification appears, and the application becomes unresponsive before crashing.

My system specifications are:

Operating System: Windows 11 (fully updated)

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (using the latest drivers)

I have performed extensive troubleshooting based on the information in your documentation. The following steps have not resolved the issue:

I have installed the latest GPU drivers.

Running the app with --no-gpu fails to launch it at all.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled Warp completely.

I have confirmed that my antivirus and firewall are not blocking the application.

I have tried the documented workaround using the $env:WGPU_BACKEND="vulkan,gl" flag. This prevented the "not responding" error, but it caused the screen to flicker constantly, making the application unusable.

Upon reviewing the Windows Event Viewer logs, I have identified a critical detail. The warp.exe error (Application Hang) occurs at the exact same time as an Application Error for pwsh.exe (PowerShell). This suggests that the issue is not just in Warp's rendering, but in a specific conflict that arises when Warp attempts to render the PowerShell shell using my GPU's drivers.

This interaction appears to be the root cause of the crash. I have included the relevant log entries below for your review.

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Windows

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windows 11

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No, this bug or issue has existed throughout my experience using Warp

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Does this block you from using Warp daily?

Yes, this issue prevents me from using Warp daily.

Is this an issue only in Warp?

Yes, I confirmed that this only happens in Warp, not other terminals.

Warp Internal (ignore): linear-label:b9d78064-c89e-4973-b153-5178a31ee54e

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