# Heads up! local's router is having trouble starting **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [September 30, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/heads-up-locals-router-is-having-trouble-starting/44765 "2024-09-30T14:29:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Franklyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a698b9/32.png) [@Franklyn](https://community.localwp.com/u/Franklyn)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/heads-up-locals-router-is-having-trouble-starting/44765/1 "2024-09-30T14:29:23Z")
### What issue or error are you experiencing? I want to start up a site but its taking for ever to come up and I keep seeing this * * * ### What steps can be taken to replicate the issue? Feel free to include screenshots, videos, etc * * * ### System Details - **Local Version:** - **Operating System (OS) and OS version:** * * * ### Local Logs Attach your Local Logs here ([Help Doc - Retrieving Local’s Log](https://localwp.com/help-docs/troubleshooting/retrieving-locals-log-file/)) * * * _ **Security Reminder** _ Local does a pretty good job of scrubbing private info from the logs and the errors it produces, however there’s always the possibility that something private can come through. Because these are public forums, always review the screenshots you are sharing to make sure there isn’t private info like passwords being displayed. ---
**Author:** ![Nick-B](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/nick-b/32/16140_2.png) [@Nick-B](https://community.localwp.com/u/Nick-B)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/heads-up-locals-router-is-having-trouble-starting/44765/2 "2024-10-01T15:10:32Z")
Hi @Franklyn We would be happy to assist with your Local troubleshooting! Could you provide some more details to help us take a further look? - What is your OS? - What version of Local are you on? - Please attach a copy of your [Local Logs](https://localwp.com/help-docs/troubleshooting/retrieving-locals-log-file/#download-local-logs) Keep us posted and we’d be happy to help further! ---
**Author:** ![Franklyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a698b9/32.png) [@Franklyn](https://community.localwp.com/u/Franklyn)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/heads-up-locals-router-is-having-trouble-starting/44765/3 "2024-10-01T19:34:00Z")
I am on a windows operating system. Version of local: Version 9.0.5+6706 [local-lightning.log](https://community.localwp.com/uploads/short-url/cOfYKKIm5xtFbl51EwuEee8dhKp.log) (35.0 KB) And I just noticed another issue. It takes too long to startup or start my site ---
**Author:** ![Nick-B](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/nick-b/32/16140_2.png) [@Nick-B](https://community.localwp.com/u/Nick-B)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/heads-up-locals-router-is-having-trouble-starting/44765/4 "2024-10-01T20:17:03Z")
Hi @Franklyn What version of Windows specifically are you on? Have you tried changing your Router Mode yet? Preferences\>Advanced\>Router Mode > **[What is Router Mode?](https://localwp.com/help-docs/advanced/router-mode/)** > > Router Mode is Local’s way of offering the best offline development experience possible while still “playing nice” with other, similar development applications. ---
**Author:** ![Franklyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a698b9/32.png) [@Franklyn](https://community.localwp.com/u/Franklyn)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/heads-up-locals-router-is-having-trouble-starting/44765/5 "2024-10-01T22:04:28Z")
Windows 10 pro. Yes I changed that to local host ---
**Author:** ![Nick-B](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/nick-b/32/16140_2.png) [@Nick-B](https://community.localwp.com/u/Nick-B)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/heads-up-locals-router-is-having-trouble-starting/44765/6 "2024-10-02T13:46:57Z")
So it doesn’t make a difference if it’s on Localhost or Site Domains? You might check some items like these: - Make sure you running as an admin user - Make sure Local has access to update the machine including Hosts File - Check if Local is being blocked by any security, antivirus or firewall applications Here are some examples: > [@Help! I'm running into an EPERM error with the hosts file on Windows](https://community.localwp.com/t/help-im-running-into-an-eperm-error-with-the-hosts-file-on-windows/3508): > > This is usually caused by the hosts file being set to read-only or locked by anti-virus. 1. Remove Read-only Attribute Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc Right-click on the hosts file and go to “Properties” Uncheck “Read-only” Click “Apply” Re-open Local Screenshot 2. Anti-Virus/Internet Security Avira See [https://answers.avira.com/en/question/avira-blocks-hosts-file-what-can-i-do-90](https://answers.avira.com/en/question/avira-blocks-hosts-file-what-can-i-do-90)Kaspersky Total Security Open Kaspsersky Total Security Go to “More Tools” Go … For the slowness, you might check our performance guide here including the specific items we have mentioned for Windows: > **[Troubleshoot: Performance Issues](https://localwp.com/help-docs/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-performance-issues-in-local/)** > > Performance issues can be hard to fix! The best thing to do is zero in on where the slowness is occurring. Here are some suggestions to help set you up for success and ensure things are running as… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/system/32/1_2.png) [@system](https://community.localwp.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/heads-up-locals-router-is-having-trouble-starting/44765/7 "2024-12-31T13:47:05Z")
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