Fatal error: coordinator returned -1 on Windows 11/10

Many of Windows 11 and Windows 10 users have reported that they receive a dialog that says Fatal error – Coordinator returned -1 frequently. Usually this happens right after Windows starts. Although this error message leaves no trace as to the exact cause of this problem, the error message has been observed to appear on machines where the Zoom application is installed. So it’s definitely worth trying to remove the Zoom app and see if you get this error after that. Another possible reason is the presence of a file called launch.bat at startup.

In this article, we have detailed 2 different methods that could potentially solve the Fatal error – Coordinator returned -1 problem you are facing. Try them one after another.

Method 1: reinstall the Zoom app

Paso 1: Start the To run window pressing keys Win + R together. Write appwiz.cpl and hit the Get into wrench.

Paso 2: At Programs and characteristics window, click about Zoom application and then click the Uninstall button at the top.

Paso 3: Zoom Uninstaller Now you will start and remove the Zoom application from your machine.

Reboot your machine and see if your problem is solved. If it resolves, you can get the latest compatible version of Zoom for your machine one more time. Get the latest Zoom app from Zoom official website here.

Method 2: disable launch.bat from startup

Sometimes the problem can be caused by a bat file called launch.bat at startup. If the launch.bat file is present in Startup, disabling it might solve your problem.

Paso 1: The right button of the mouse about him Windows icon on the taskbar and click the Task Manager option.

Paso 2: Once the Task Manager opens, click the Start up tab. The right button of the mouse about launch.bat file and then click the Deactivate in the right-click context menu.

Reboot the machine and see if you are getting the Fatal error – Coordinator returned -1 message more.

Hope you found the article useful.