Split from https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/audacity-wont-launch-open/27737/3
I have a worse problem. I have the latest version, and it won’t launch at all. It says it isn’t configured properly. Huh? 
It is always best to start a new topic when you need help, for example you may not be on the same operating system as the person whose topic you attached to.
To solve the problem, please read this Frequently Asked Question:
http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/faq_installation_and_plug_ins.html#probs .
Gale