I ran the MongoDB Community Version Download Setup with the GUI for Mongo - Compass checked. No problems with the installation and the setup was successfully completed.
I had exact same problem.
On one machine it worked correctly, on other it din't. I found current version (1.14.6) at this link
I wound up downloading and installing Compass separately. It's available from the Download Center. You can select the version and OS there: Compass Download Options.
The installer lets you choose the destination directory. You can also add a Desktop shortcut in Windows.
Hope that helps!
Dave
I was having the same problem
Step 1: Make hidden folder visible
step 2: C:\Users\shankar\AppData\Local\MongoDBCompassCommunity
Step 3: Click on MongoDBCompassComunity edition
You will have compass gui open
Enjoy your Compass Community Edition
I found exe in following paths:
C:\ProgramData\<your user id>\MongoDBCompass\MongoDBCompass.exe
C:\ProgramData\<your user id>\MongoDBCompass\app-1.11.1\MongoDBCompass.exe