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Logitech GHub not loading: Quick Fix

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Logitech has been making gaming peripherals for quite some time now. Needless to say, their devices are also accompanied by software to help users configure them to extract the most out of their hardware.

But as good as Logitech’s hardware is, the software experience can sometimes leave you wanting more. In this article, we’re taking a look at Logitech’s GHub not loading and what you can do to fix the problem. 

Also read: Logitech G-Hub vs Logitech Gaming Software (LGS)


Restart your computer

One of the first things you should do in such cases is to simply restart your computer. Restarting your computer, whether Windows or macOS can help you resolve a lot of seemingly random issues, especially ones involving hardware. 


Restarting GHub

Restarting GHub can often get rid of issues with the software being stuck at the loading screen or not detecting devices. 

Step 1: Open the quick access tray in the taskbar, right-click the GHub icon and select Quit.

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Step 2: Now open the Task Manager and find LGHUB Updater in the Processes tab. Right-click it and select End task. Repeat this for any other GHub-related processes you see. 

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Now restart GHub and it should load up just fine without any problems.

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Automatically launch GHub at startup

Several users have reported that launching GHub automatically at startup can fix such problems.

Step 1: Open the Task Manager and head over to the Startup tab.

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Step 2: Right-click LGHUB and click Enable to launch it automatically at boot. 

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Step 3: Now let’s fix the updater service for GHub. Press Windows key + R to open the Run prompt. Type Services.msc and hit enter. 

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Step 4: Find the LGHUB Updater Service, right-click it and select Properties.

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Step 5: Make sure that Startup type is set to Automatic. 

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Restart your computer and you should be good to go. 


Reinstall GHub

Another rather simple issue is to simply reinstall GHub. 

Step 1: Press the Windows key on your keyboard and search for Apps and features. Click the corresponding search result. 

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Step 2: Search for Logitech G Hub in the list and click the three vertical dots next to it, followed by Uninstall. 

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Step 3: Now head over to the Logitech website and download GHub again.

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

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Disable automatic updates

Sometimes updates also break programs. Disable auto-updates in the GHub to prevent this from happening. 

Step 1: Open GHub and click the hamburger menu icon in the top left. 

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Step 2: Click Settings. 

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Step 3: Uncheck the Enable automatic updates option. 

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Check your drivers

Last but not least, checking your devices’ drivers can also help if they’re not showing up in GHub.

Step 1: Press the Windows key and search for Device Manager. Click on the corresponding search result. 

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Step 2: Find your Logitech device, right-click it and select Uninstall device. 

Logitech GHub not loading: 6 Fixes

Step 3: Now unplug and replug the device and wait for the drivers to install automatically. 

Launch GHub again and your problem should be solved. 

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Yadullah Abidi

Yadullah Abidi

Yadullah is a Computer Science graduate who writes/edits/shoots/codes all things cybersecurity, gaming, and tech hardware. When he's not, he streams himself racing virtual cars. He's been writing and reporting on tech and cybersecurity with websites like Candid.Technology and MakeUseOf since 2018. You can contact him here: yadullahabidi@pm.me.

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