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Fresh install of inkscape 1.3.2 fails to launch (Win 11, 64 bit)

Summary:

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Steps to reproduce:

  • Download Inkscape 1.3.2 Installer from inkscape.org, as automatically presented on download page as best option (Windows 11 64 bit)
  • Start the installer, don't alter any of the default options, and complete the installation
  • Attempt to launch Inkscape from start menu

What happened?

  • Cursor turns to pointer with hourglass. Several seconds later returns to default pointer. No window appears, no Inkscape process is listed in Task Manager.

What should have happened?

Normal launch of Inkscape, and an empty document opens.

Sample attachments:

Captured backtrace attached.

Version info

From Windows properties for C:\Program Files\Inkscape\bin\inkscape.exe:

File Version: 1.3.2.0
Product Version: 1.3.2
Date Modified: 11/25/2023 5:46 PM
Size: 464,799 bytes

MD5 hash of file: 62d5487d1ea1deb88b27bf34c63d876a

inkscape_backtrace.txt

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