Zoom keeps crashing - unable to join a meeting

Same problem. Windows update breaking something? Patch needed?

Zoom Workspace app starts up fine. But when I attempt to start the meeting, the meeting screen appears for about a second, then disappears. Then it tries again with the same result. The same thing happens in settings when I try to test the microphone... the settings window just disappears on its own. I have updated Windows and my graphics card, restarted the app & my computer, checked that antivirus isn't stopping it, ensured microphone permissions and cleared the cache. I've searched for troubleshooting options, but haven't found this particular issue addressed anywhere. I still get the same result trying to start a meeting, it flashes the normal start screen, then disappears. I've got to host a meeting, so am tearing my hair out over here. Any help would be appreciated!

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