I can't get OBS to open on my laptop

I just downloaded OBS, installed it all okay, and then went to open it.
I was immediately greeted with an error that says;
"This application failed to start because no Qt platform plugin could be initialized. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem"

"Available platform plugins are: windows"

I use my PC mostly for admin related stuff, and play games on consoles. I use software like Shotcut and Audacity for making content and have never came across 'plugins' before. I imagine it's a common term that everyone but me knows, but I have no idea what I have to do to open the program.
I have attached a picture of the error box. If someone could point me in the right direction that would be great!
 

PaiSand

Active Member
"This application failed to start because no Qt platform plugin could be initialized. Reinstalling the application may fix this problem"

"Available platform plugins are: windows"
OBS 28 only works on Windows 10 or greather. This error shows when you are trying to install OBS on old windows OS.
 
Top