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I have not had this problem and I do not know what is causing it but this is how I would likely tackle it.

This assumes that there is something wrong with your Joplin install rather than a problem with your OS. This may not be the case. It is a “destroy with fire” approach, so rather than go ahead with this straight away you may possibly wish to wait and see if there are any other (better) suggestions. This is not a proven solution, just something you could try.

  • Make a JEX backup / export of your notes and store it somewhere safe (File > Export > JEX - Joplin Export File).
  • If you use End To End Encryption (E2EE) make sure you know / have a copy of the password.
  • QUIT Joplin (File > Quit)
  • If you have created any, copy elsewhere any custom template files and / or css files found in C:\Users\<username>\.config\joplin-desktop - Where <username> is your account name on Windows
  • On Windows uninstall Joplin using the Windows uninstaller
  • Delete these (if still present)
    • C:\Users\<username>\.config\joplin-desktop
    • C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Joplin
    • C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\joplin-updater
    • C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Programs\Joplin
  • Restart Windows just for the sake of it
  • Install the latest release version of Joplin
  • Check if you can get to the Tools / Options screen
  • If yes
    • Connect the client to your cloud storage and let it sync (hopefully)
  • If no
    • Come back here and get some better advice!
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