# Local wont start after upgrade **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [March 27, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-start-after-upgrade/49293 "2025-03-27T17:55:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![rrmccabe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/rrmccabe/32/24019_2.png) [@rrmccabe](https://community.localwp.com/u/rrmccabe)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-start-after-upgrade/49293/1 "2025-03-27T17:55:32Z")
Just got a message there was an update available for local so I ran it. Now local wont start. I uninstalled it and downloaded latest version and ran install. Have the same issue. I can see Local if I look in task manager but it wont start. Is there a place to get older versions? Rich ---
**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:** [March 27, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-start-after-upgrade/49293/2 "2025-03-27T18:09:10Z")
Hi @rrmccabe You can downgrade your Local version with the steps here: > **[Downgrade Local Version](https://localwp.com/help-docs/troubleshooting/downgrade-local-version/)** > > Downgrading Local may be used to troubleshoot issues presented with a newer version or other various reasons. We recommend running Local on the latest version available when possible. You can always find our older releases on this page as well: > **[Releases](https://localwp.com/releases/)** If you’re still having trouble, could you provide some more details to us? - 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:** ![rrmccabe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/rrmccabe/32/24019_2.png) [@rrmccabe](https://community.localwp.com/u/rrmccabe)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-start-after-upgrade/49293/3 "2025-03-27T18:12:23Z")
Thanks, I just found them. I uninstalled previous and installed one from the fall of last year and still wont start. OS Is Windows 11 I am currently not on any version but will install the latest version again. Where do I find the logs? Thanks ---
**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:** [March 27, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-start-after-upgrade/49293/4 "2025-03-27T18:13:25Z")
We have a Windows Troubleshooting guide below that goes over some common items worth checking. For example, make sure you’re running Local as an admin user, that you don’t have any security blockers, and that Local has access to update your Hosts file. > **[Troubleshoot: Windows + Local](https://localwp.com/help-docs/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-windows-local/)** > > Windows is the operating system of choice for the majority of Local users, and while Local is compatible with Windows, below we will break down some common troubleshooting steps for Windows users to… Your Local Logs can be found with the steps in the guide here: [Retrieving Local’s Log File](https://localwp.com/help-docs/troubleshooting/retrieving-locals-log-file/#download-local-logs) ---
**Author:** ![rrmccabe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/rrmccabe/32/24019_2.png) [@rrmccabe](https://community.localwp.com/u/rrmccabe)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-start-after-upgrade/49293/5 "2025-03-27T18:18:56Z")
Here is my log. I am going through the troubleshooting stuff now. Thanks for fast response! Rich [local-lightning-verbose.log](https://community.localwp.com/uploads/short-url/zCdBPt8JFiLYPNsb3LtOUAUAJxj.log) (377.1 KB) ---
**Author:** ![rrmccabe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/rrmccabe/32/24019_2.png) [@rrmccabe](https://community.localwp.com/u/rrmccabe)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-start-after-upgrade/49293/6 "2025-03-27T18:42:17Z")
I have it working now. Everything was fine on the troubleshooting steps. So as I last ditch effort I uninstalled again and then went and deleted all the local directories I could find in various locations.( I think there was 5) Reinstalled the program and it took off. ---
**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:** [March 27, 2025, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-start-after-upgrade/49293/7 "2025-03-27T18:47:29Z")
Glad to hear it @rrmccabe! Thank you for the follow up 💚 ---
**Author:** ![rrmccabe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.localwp.com/rrmccabe/32/24019_2.png) [@rrmccabe](https://community.localwp.com/u/rrmccabe)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-start-after-upgrade/49293/8 "2025-03-27T18:56:56Z")
Appreciate the prompt support! ---
**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:** [March 28, 2025, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.localwp.com/t/local-wont-start-after-upgrade/49293/9 "2025-03-28T12:53:16Z")