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Troubleshooting StupidDecrypter: Common Errors and Fixes

1. Won’t start / crashes on launch

• Cause: Corrupted install or missing runtime library.
• Fix: Reinstall the latest StupidDecrypter build. Install required runtimes (e.g., .NET, Java) listed in the app README. Run as administrator and check antivirus/quarantine.

2. “Invalid key” or decryption fails

• Cause: Wrong key, corrupted cipher file, or incompatible algorithm version.
• Fix: Verify you’re using the exact key (copy/paste to avoid typos). Confirm file integrity (checksum). Ensure tool version matches the algorithm used to encrypt; try older/newer StupidDecrypter releases if available.

3. Slow performance or hangs on large files

• Cause: Single-threaded operation, insufficient memory, or disk I/O bottleneck.
• Fix: Use batch/chunk mode if provided. Close other memory-heavy apps, increase available RAM/swap, run on SSD, or break input into smaller files.

4. Permission denied / cannot read input or write output

• Cause: File permission, read-only media, or UAC restrictions.
• Fix: Move files to a folder you own (e.g., Documents), run StupidDecrypter with elevated privileges, and ensure output path is writable.

5. Unsupported file format / “unknown header”

• Cause: Input isn’t the expected encrypted container or uses a different wrapper/format.
• Fix: Inspect file header with a hex viewer to confirm format. If wrapped, extract the encrypted payload first (e.g., from archive or container). Consult format documentation or try other decryption modes.

6. Decryption successful but output corrupted

• Cause: Wrong padding, character encoding mismatch, or truncated input.
• Fix: Try alternative padding options (PKCS7, ISO10126) if available. Verify expected text encoding (UTF-8 vs. UTF-16). Re-download source file and check size/CRC.

7. Network errors (when fetching keys or updates)

• Cause: Proxy, firewall, or incorrect URL.
• Fix: Check network connectivity, configure proxy settings, whitelist StupidDecrypter in firewall, and verify update server URL. Use manual key import if online fetch fails.

8. GUI elements missing or layout broken

• Cause: DPI/scaling issues or corrupted UI config.
• Fix: Reset settings (delete config file), update graphics drivers, run with compatibility settings, or use the CLI if available.

9. Error codes returned in logs

• Cause: Specific internal failure (see error code list).
• Fix: Consult the app’s error-code reference in docs. If missing, post the exact code and relevant log excerpt to the support forum or issue tracker.

10. Plugin/extension failures

• Cause: Version mismatch or missing dependencies for plugins.
• Fix: Update plugins to match core version, reinstall plugin dependencies, or disable incompatible plugins.

Diagnostic checklist (quick)

1. Confirm StupidDecrypter version and required runtimes.
2. Verify key and file integrity (checksums).
3. Test with a known-good sample file.
4. Run with elevated privileges and check antivirus logs.
5. Inspect logs for exact error messages and paste those when asking for help.

If you share the exact error message, app version, OS, and a short log excerpt, I can give a targeted fix.