"Invoke or BeginInvoke cannot be called on a control until the window handle has been created"

Question

I can't use my recently purchased update (one month) to Trados 2024. When I try to work on a segment I get the error message "Invoke or BeginInvoke cannot be called on a control until the window handle has been created" and the program shuts down. I expect Trados 2024 to work as it has until now. 
 What I tried: 
 - uninstalling/reinstalling several times - didn't work 
 - pressed repair button - didn't work 
 I'm lucky that my Trados 2021 still works but what shall I do about 2024? 
 Please, help

RWS Community AI · Accepted Answer

Probability score: 0.7 
 Question improvement suggestion: Provide the exact version of Trados 2024 you are using and specify your operating system version for more tailored assistance. 
 In the meantime, based on the information you have provided, here is a suggested answer to your question: 
 Hello, 
 It sounds like you're experiencing a frustrating issue with Trados 2024. Here are some steps you can take to try and resolve the error message "Invoke or BeginInvoke cannot be called on a control until the window handle has been created": 
 **Step 1:** **Repair Installation** 
 - Close all RWS applications. 
 - Open the Control Panel. 
 - Navigate to Programs > Programs and Features. 
 - Find Trados Studio 2024 in the list, right-click on it, and select "Uninstall/Change" > "Repair". 
 - Restart your computer after the repair process is complete. 
 **Step 2:** **Clear Temporary Files** 
 - Press Windows + R, type `%temp%`, and press Enter. 
 - Delete all files in the Temp folder to clear temporary files that might be causing issues. 
 **Step 3:** **Reset Trados Studio Settings** 
 - Close all RWS applications. 
 - Navigate to the following folder: 
 `C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Trados\Trados Studio\` 
 - Rename the folder corresponding to your version (e.g., Studio24) to something like Studio24_old. 
 - Restart Trados Studio. 
 **Step 4:** **Check for Windows Updates** 
 - Ensure your Windows operating system is fully updated. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for updates. 
 **Step 5:** **Run as Administrator** 
 - Right-click on the Trados Studio shortcut and select "Run as administrator". This can sometimes resolve permission-related issues. 
 If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for any plugins that may be causing conflicts or reinstalling Trados Studio completely. 
 I hope this answer addressed your question. If not, please reject the answer, add the question improvement suggestion information, and click the RWS Community AI checkbox on the right to try again. 
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"Invoke or BeginInvoke cannot be called on a control until the window handle has been created"