# Computer Initialization

A Vagon Computer usually finishes initializing and reaches the connecting screen within a couple of minutes after you press **Run**. When the initialization or connecting screen stays open longer than expected, the problem almost always falls into one of a few well-known patterns. Work through this guide before contacting support.

## Connecting Screen Stays Open Longer Than Expected

A healthy connection completes within roughly 2–4 minutes. If the connecting screen stalls past that window:

1. Refresh the page to start the connection attempt again.
2. If the second attempt also stalls, switch to the Vagon Desktop Application and retry from there.
3. If the Desktop Application also stalls, stop the computer from the dashboard and start it again instead of refreshing repeatedly.

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Repeated refreshes do not speed up initialization. If the first retry from a clean state does not work, move on to the checks below instead of refreshing in a loop.
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## Recent Changes on the Vagon Computer

If initialization used to work and recently started stalling, something inside the Vagon Computer has likely changed. Check whether any of the following happened in your last successful session:

* GPU or system driver updates.
* Network configuration changes inside Windows.
* Windows OS version updates.
* Windows display setting changes.
* A new VPN connection or VPN client installed inside the Vagon Computer.

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If you answered yes to any of the points above, contact support before making further changes. A failed driver or network modification is easier to recover when the support team can see the original state of the computer.
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## Region Distance and Status

A computer that takes too long to come up can also be a sign of a region-level issue rather than a problem with your account.

* Check the Vagon status page for any ongoing incidents in your region.
* If you have recently traveled, confirm your computer is still in the closest region to your current location. Initialization is unaffected by region distance, but the connecting screen that follows will feel sluggish from far away.
* If the region has a known incident, wait for it to clear before retrying.

## Browser Cache and Extensions

A stale browser session can prevent the connecting screen from advancing even after the computer is ready.

* Clear cached data for the Vagon site, then sign in again.
* Disable extensions that block scripts, media, or WebRTC, and reload the page.
* Try an incognito or private window to rule out cached state.
* Update Chrome or Edge to the latest stable version.

## Reinstall the Desktop Application

If the browser path fails and the Desktop Application also stalls during initialization, reinstall the Desktop Application:

1. Quit the Vagon Desktop Application.
2. Uninstall it from your local operating system.
3. Download the latest version from the Vagon website and install it again.
4. Sign in and start the computer one more time.

## When to Contact Support

If initialization still does not complete after the steps above, contact support with:

* Your account email.
* The region your Vagon Computer is in.
* The performance option you tried to start on.
* Whether the issue happens in both the browser and the Desktop Application.
* The approximate time of your most recent failed attempt.

## Next Steps

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[Computer Connection](/computer/troubleshooting/computer-connection.md)
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[Connection Performance](/computer/troubleshooting/connection-performance.md)
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[GPU Driver Issues](/computer/troubleshooting/gpu-driver-issues.md)
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