If the application doesn’t start and shows a message that it is already running, this usually means the program is already active in the background.

Follow the steps below in order.

Step 1: Make sure the app is not already running

Make sure you didn’t start the application twice.

If the option Restart application is available, select it and wait for the program to reopen.

Restarting your computer clears background processes that may prevent the application from starting correctly.

After the restart, try launching the program again.

Step 3: Check if the screen recording module is running in the background

In some cases, the screen recording module starts automatically with the system and remains active in the background.

What to do

1. Check the system tray, including hidden icons.
2. If you see a Movavi screen recording icon, open it and close the module.
3. Try launching the main application again.

Step 4: Close the process manually

If you don’t see the module icon in the system tray:

1. Open Task Manager by using Ctrl+Alt+Del or by right clicking on the Start icon.
2. Locate the Movavi application or screen recording process.
3. End the process.
4. Launch the application again.

To stop the screen recorder from launching automatically, follow these steps:

1. Open the Screen Recorder settings.
2. Go to Preferences → General.
3. Disable the option that allows the program to start automatically with the system.