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How to Resolve the "Luna is Setting Up" Issue on Windows

Troubleshooting steps for when Luna Display setup gets stuck at "Luna is setting up" on a Windows PC.

Quick answer:

  • Check compatibility: confirm your PC meets Luna Display's system requirements and that you have the correct Luna unit type

  • Disable VPNs and firewalls, and turn off IPv6, to rule out blocked connections

  • Disconnect other displays so only the Luna unit is connected while testing

If your Luna Display setup is stuck at "Luna is setting up" on a Windows device, this typically points to a problem with graphics or compatibility issue. First, make sure your device meets requirements and isn't overloaded past its' display limit!


General Troubleshooting Steps

Verify compatibility: Ensure your computer meets Luna Display's system requirements and that you are using the correct Luna unit type for your device.

Check the System Requirements here

Disable third-party software:

  • Temporarily disable any VPNs or firewall services to rule out blocked connections.

  • Disable third-party firewalls and turn off IPv6 in your network settings.

Remove other displays:

  • Disconnect any other external monitors so that only the Luna unit is connected during testing. You may be hitting the display limit set in place by the manufacturer, which isn't something we can adjust. In that case, you'd need to remove your external monitor, since Luna Display counts as a monitor.


Advanced Troubleshooting Steps

Address hardware limitations:

  • Some Windows devices may have USB-C or port protocol differences that prevent Luna hardware from being fully detected. Confirm your ports are functioning correctly.

  • The USB-C Luna unit must be plugged into a supported port connected to the GPU directly. The port must support Display Alt Mode or Thunderbolt to work with USB-C Luna.

  • Motherboards are not compatible with Luna Display - it must be plugged directly into the GPU.


Still stuck?

Following these steps should resolve the "Luna is setting up" issue and let you complete setup. If the problem persists, let us know where you're getting stuck!

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