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OBS crashes on startup (possibly browser source related)
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Description
Operating System Info
Windows 11
Other OS
No response
OBS Studio Version
32.1.1
OBS Studio Version (Other)
32.1.0/31.1.2/30.1
OBS Studio Log URL
https://obsproject.com/logs/cQLBL0HVvgEocm3n
OBS Studio Crash Log URL
https://obsproject.com/logs/crashes/xquhgJgrzif9dVD2
Expected Behavior
The browser source code or browser-related docks should not cause crashes.
Current Behavior
Using browser sources or browser-related docks causes crashes and makes the application unusable.
Steps to Reproduce
1.Initialize the OBS folder.
2.Replace the scene folder or profile folder with the original folder.
3.Use browser source or browser-related dock
4.Crash occurred
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Anything else we should know?
I previously consulted the Windows support forum below, but the issue has not been resolved, so I am posting here.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the linked OBS log and crash log, then reproduce the crash using the listed Windows 11 version, OBS versions, and browser-source or browser-dock steps. Done means identifying the browser-related startup failure and confirming that the affected source or dock no longer crashes OBS.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100