Grammarly for Windows Keeps Crashing
Workaround available Windows, Mac Updated October 21, 2026
Quick answer
Grammarly for Windows relies on Microsoft .NET Framework; repairing it fixes most crashes. On Mac, follow Apple's frozen-app steps and send Console crash reports to support.
Most likely fix: Restart your computer.
Symptoms
Grammarly Desktop closes unexpectedly, freezes at startup, or crashes after an update.
Why it happens
- Unhealthy Microsoft .NET Framework (Windows)
- Temporary glitch after updates
- App freeze or unexpected quit (Mac)
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Restart your computer
- Restart before trying anything else
2. Run the .NET Framework Repair Tool (Windows)
- Download Microsoft's .NET Framework Repair Tool
- Run it as administrator and restart
3. Re-enable .NET features
- Press Windows + R, type appwiz.cpl
- Click 'Turn Windows features on or off'
- Tick every .NET Framework entry and sub-item, click OK, restart
4. Install .NET Framework 4.8
- Download the latest .NET Framework 4.8 from Microsoft and install it
5. Collect crash reports (Mac)
- Open Console > Crash Reports
- Send 'Grammarly Desktop' reports to Grammarly support
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