The error message can be avoided as follows:
Workaround 1
Manually remove the plug-in : Go to the following path and delete the plug-in shortcut: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\SDL Trados Studio 2017 / 2019 /2021
Workaround 2
Check the shortcut path to be the same as the installed plug-in- right click on the shortcut >
Properties ->
Target (check the path to be the same with the one where the original plug-in is installed)
Workaround 3 : Reset Studio to default settings
Cannot find the path in the resolution steps?
If you cannot see the files and folder paths mentioned in this article, it is likely that Windows Explorer is not configured to show hidden files and folders. Please refer to following KB article to find out how to show hidden files and folders : Showing hidden files, folders and extensions on Windows operating systems