Dreamweaver 2020 crashes on startup (node.js firewall problem)

[luka.demarin]

So, I just installed a fresh, new Windows 10 and Dreamweaver.

I opened the program, it welcomed me, start screen, I chose to see a sample document.

And then the program just closed and disappeared and this showed up:

So, obviously, I ticked all the boxes and clicked Allow access.

I tried to run the program again. It closes immediately as I open it, without any prompts and crash reports.

What to do?

[BenPleysier]

There are a few choices that you can make at this point

• restart the computer (or firewall)
• remove (or disconnect) the firewall
• don't use Dreamweaver
• Read the firewall manual
• etc; etc;

The problem affects Dreamweaver without it being caused by Dreamweaver.

[luka.demarin]

Hi, thank you for your reply, but I tried all of the above and none worked. 😞 I really don't know how to fix this. The firewall can be enabled or disabled but the program doesn't work either way.

[BenPleysier]

This may help https://helpx.adobe.com/au/dreamweaver/kb/commontroubleshooting.html

Alternatively, get in touch with https://helpx.adobe.com/au/contact.html and click the bottom right Contact Us icon

[BenPleysier]

As a matter of interest, this is what Windows Defender shows on my system