How to Resolve Signal Desktop Issues on Your Computer: 2 Simple Solutions

Multiple accounts can be set up on Signal Desktop; however, some users have encountered notifications stating that their version of Windows will soon be unsupported. There’s no need to panic, as Signal Desktop is still functional on Windows 10 and Windows 11. The issue arises for those utilizing the application in Windows Compatibility mode.

What should I do if Signal Desktop is no longer operational on this PC?

1. Turn Off Compatibility Mode for Signal Desktop

1. Press Win + E to open File Explorer.
2. Find the folder where Signal Desktop is installed.
3. Right-click on the executable file and select Properties.
4. Navigate to the Compatibility tab and uncheck the option for Run this program in compatibility mode for…
   

   

5. Hit Apply and then OK to confirm your changes, and restart Signal Desktop.

Some users may have enabled compatibility mode to resolve previous bugs and forgot to disable it afterward. If Signal detects that it’s running on Windows 7 or 8, it will issue a warning about future compatibility issues.

2. Reinstall Signal Desktop

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Navigate to Apps > Install Apps.
3. Find Signal Desktop, click the three dots beside it, and select Uninstall.
4. Visit the official Signal Desktop download page and click on Download for Windows.

For some users, simply turning compatibility mode off hasn’t resolved the issue. In such cases, reinstalling Signal Desktop can rectify the situation on your Windows system.

It’s evident that running Signal Desktop on Windows 8 will lead to complications, and an OS upgrade will be necessary.

Therefore, if you’ve encountered the message indicating that Signal Desktop will no longer support your version of Windows, the solutions mentioned above should help you resolve the issue.

If you have further inquiries, please don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments below.

Author: Egor Kostenko

My goal is to make complex technical topics simple and accessible. On this site, I gather unique and useful content that not only solves users’ problems but also helps them better understand the capabilities of Windows.