System.Runtime.InteropServices.ExternalException occurs while displaying base64string in WinForms application
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Description
### Problem description:
We had previously raised the same query, which is mentioned below.
**Query link:** https://github.com/dotnet/runtime/issues/61997
We are using .NET 9.0, but we are still facing this exception. The main window appears as expected; however, it displays an empty window. Additionally, the exception appears in the Output window. Please refer to the image below for reference.
**Sample Zip:** [WinFormsApp.zip](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/30177053/WinFormsApp.zip)
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Research direction
Start by running the attached WinFormsApp.zip on .NET 9 and compare the behavior with issue 61997. Use the empty window and Output-window exception as the initial reproduction signals. Done requires a confirmed reproduction and a clearly identified runtime or application cause, with any resulting fix or regression coverage documented.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100