I was automatically updated to V25.2.2 in Libre Office Portable this morning. I know this because when I tried to open a .docx folder, it stalled and I was brought to your update page at https://whatsnew.libreoffice.org/25.2.2/. I didn't realize this portable version updates itself.
Anyway, now when I click on either a .doc or .docx file I have, I see a flash of something I can't make out for a millisecond, and it takes the file roughly 10-12 seconds to open. Before the update, the file opened immediately.
I'm using Windows 10 Pro V22h2. Of course I restarted my pc to see if that helped things, but I think there might be an issue with the program caused by this update.
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Update 25.2.2 stalls LibreOffice from opening
April 22, 2025 - 5:20pm
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Update 25.2.2 stalls LibreOffice from opening
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Did you associate files with LibreOffice? If you used LibreOffice to associate the files, it will be running in local mode rather than portable mode. Associations should be made manually to LibreOfficePortable.exe.
Are you sure you were 'automatically updated'? The updater has been removed from LibreOffice Portable as of recent releases so this should be impossible. Do you know what version you were running before?
You should be able to fix the issue by upgrading it manually back to the current release using the Standalone method: https://portableapps.com/support/portable_app#upgrading
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When I first downloaded Libre Office a few weeks ago from this page it was version 25.2.1. At that time I re-associated the files that are appropriate with Office Writer by using the traditional method of using Windows 10 settings and styled the layout to my liking to create my preferred template. The program worked GREAT. So I backed up the users directory within Libre Office.
Then as I mentioned above I was automatically updated to Version 25.2.2. on Fri April 19. No matter if it was an associated file like a .doc or .docx, or opening the program via the desktop shortcut I made, the program flashed, did not open for about 12 seconds and then opened using my template. I still had the installer from 25.2.1, so yesterday I uninstalled the app and re-installed it, very quickly rushing to get to the "auto update button" and disabling it. Once again the program works fine though it's own profile had to be removed and restored with my backup. Once again, everything works fine John. I did learn one thing. This issue had nothing to do with a corrupt profile.
One question and of course your thoughts ... How do you associate files within Libre Office? Thanks for your interest.
I can't find any update prompt or button within LibreOffice Portable 25.2.1. Clicking Help - Check for Updates does nothing, as expected, as the updater component is not included with LibreOffice Portable. Where are you seeing a prompt?
For associations, did you manually select Other apps and browse to associate LibreOfficePortable.exe specifically?
EDIT: I got it to occur by switching back and forth and restarting a couple times. I've worked up a proper fix for the next release. Thanks for reporting.
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i think he uses original libreoffice starter instead of LibreOfficePortable.exe.
have no other idea why so much or this problems.
or conflict witth installed libreoffice, if have both.
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if you don't want to help don't post crap!
i will put on hold and wait for next release.
it was so wired i thought it couldnt be.
thx
i help were i can. maybe you can help me too. threads in account/track.
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you can associate file types with libreoffice, but do as john said above, to portable exe.
not sure if also possible to set as standard app, as browser and mail.
but to portable exe, the launcher, if understood right, as otherwise break portability.
i'm also interessted if i got that right, we get possibly feedback on that later.
thx
i help were i can. maybe you can help me too. threads in account/track.
if you don't want to help don't post crap!
also in still version? EDIT: older or actual?)
maybe test if know how can reproduce it.
maybe need also fix.
could save users problems.
just saying.
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It's very hard to reply to a string of comments when after clicking "reply" only one comment is visible to me now.
To John. You mentioned update buttons in 25.2.1. Yes, the update manually button is in the "Help" dropdown, but clicking appears to do nothing. Though you said it was disabled for some reason. The STOP auto online updates is in Tools>Options>LibreOffice's dropdown.
Somebody asked what kind of install files I'm using. I'm using the portable apps platform, and for Libre Writer, I'm using ... LibreOfficePortable_25.2.1_MultilingualStandard.paf.exe. I was auto updated to Version 25.2.2 and that's when the delayed opening accured.
John, did you say you were able to fix the delay in 25.2.2 and it will be in next update?
fixed and comes when oroginal dev uploaded, as said and posted in outdated list
https://portableapps.com/development/outdated
the comment view is not optimal, but one can live with it or just answer to each seperate.
the advantage is one can focus on one post, maybe even better.
better concentrate on main things, like app updates and fixing problems.
thx f understanding.
i help were i can. maybe you can help me too. threads in account/track.
if you don't want to help don't post crap!
Hi guys. 2 questions ...
1- Is there a way I can receive an email when someone writes to me on this thread. If so, how do you do it?
2-Any way to upload a print screen. That sure would make life easier in many occasions.
Thanks!
You can click the Subscribe link at the top of the topi in the original post block to get notified of comments
I recommend imgur or similar for screenshots. You can then link to them from the post. We don't host forum images ourselves to avoid issues with illegal content, porn, etc.
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for tip, imgur.
i help were i can. maybe you can help me too. threads in account/track.
if you don't want to help don't post crap!
sorry, thought you cant manage the subsriptions or they dont come in.
john is right, see his com.
i help were i can. maybe you can help me too. threads in account/track.
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Thanks John. I didn't notice my subscribe button under my original post above.
I'm also glad you were able to duplicate my 'stalling' issue in V22.2.2
One quick question please .... Does your profile, within the "User" folder change every time Libe Office is updated, or only when you make personal changes to it's template?
Hi John. I noticed that Portable apps now offers Libre Office 25.2.2. Do you know if the issue I had above with it stalling upon opening has been fixed?
One last question sir ... Does your profile, within the "User" folder change every time Libre Office is updated, or only when you make personal changes to any settings or preferences?
Thanks so much for your help.
as john said on 24.4.25, will fix in next V., which is 25.2.2.
i said too.
if it changes by any change than be happy.
i help were i can. maybe you can help me too. threads in account/track.
if you don't want to help don't post crap!
Hi UpdateInformer and John Haller.
I'm writing this basically to UpdateInformer...... For some reason I have trouble understanding what you write me. I took your comment right above as saying Version 25.2.2 has been fixed. So I allowed it to update on it's own (which it did), and as before the program stalls for roughly 15 seconds as it struggles to open. I rolled back to 25.2.1 and all is good. Any thoughts that I might understand UI?
BTW what did you mean by your comment "if it changes by any change than be happy?"
Please don't temporarily un-approve my log in credentials. For a week, I was unable to log in here.
you had not to update it, i think.
he said it will be fixed in 25.2.2, when you get if from here by a new install not update!
it was kind between the lines, so your update messes up.
you need fresh install postable and put the settings into it.
i mean that it works if it changes by each modification.... so be happy. thats whole meaning.
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Thank You for explaining all that to me UpdateInformer. The fresh install appears to have worked fine.
Strangely enough my wife has a 12 year old Windows 10 PC and hers UPDATED just fine, but my computer, which is much newer and faster would not update the file properly.
mentioned update method is kinda gold standard for portable.
i ask team about optimal effizient update, see...
https://portableapps.com/node/78801
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