MacOS Ventura - WindowServer quit unexpectedly

I have a MacStudio. I upgraded to Ventura. When I click a Microsoft Office app in my dock, my screens go blank and I get taken back to the login screen. Then when I log back in I see an error message that says, "WindowServer quit unexpectedly."

Process: WindowServer [36199] Path: /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/SkyLight.framework/Versions/A/Resources/WindowServer Identifier: WindowServer Version: ???

Anyone have any suggestions / fixes?

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  • Same error after upgrading to Ventura. Any update on this? Thanks in advance

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    dmendibur

  • Same thing here after upgrade, IMAC and Macbook Pro....

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    erick1707

  • Same issue with different apps at least once a day after installing Ventura.. It's annoing Apple M1. mac book air.

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    yakim76

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Same issue. I think it may be related to having a dual monitor or another apple device as a desktop extension.

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rodrimuino
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I'm experiencing the very same issue with my MacBook Pro. It happens a few times a day. It's super annoying.

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ccast125
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Yep, same here, started happening after upgrading to Ventura. Running two or three external displays from my intel MBP. I use a lot of spaces and windows all the time.

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I think the problem is related to whatsapp app. One time the crash occurs during whatsapp call ... I stopped to use whatsapp and the crash stops to occur...

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a_vincelli
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  • whatsapp app is critical, but crash occurs also without whatsapp running on macosx

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I'm getting the same thing. I am not doing anything exotic. I do have a 2nd monitor similar to what I have seen others post here about this issue as well. Apple needs to fix this ASAP.

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obeauche
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Same here. I'm using MAcbook Pro M1 with Ventura. Crash at least 1-2 times in every day. Today it was happend while having meeting via zoom application. I did not touch any key even trackpad. it is fatal issue!

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derek_an
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I have the same problem. Sometimes WindowServer restarts, sometimes screen freezes and after 2 minutes the watchdog restarts my MBP. Very annoying. I didn't notice any pattern. Ventura (now 13.1 - latest upgrade didn't help), MBP (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports), one external display connected through USB-C hub.

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I've had the same thing, its really annoying. Since most people are having this "Glitch" its most likely update realated. So when apple releases the next update, make sure to update.

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ZaidZDZ
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Same, Mc OS VENTURA + MCSTUDIO + LG ULTRAFINE on usb C + second monitor Always have the same message and quit many times on a day, the only solution is to remove the second monitor. Waiting for the update that may fix this issue.

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Biors
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Had this same issue on 2017 iMac. Had to re-install High Sierra (and then Big Sur) in order to prevent the frequent windowserver crash.

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paulnash
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