MacOS Ventura - WindowServer quit unexpectedly

App & System Services Core OS macOS

drrms OP

Created Oct ’22

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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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Biors OP

Dec ’22

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.

paulnash OP

Jan ’23

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.