Issue with Directory Opus Crashing on Windows 11

Hello everyone ,

I am writing to report an issue I am experiencing with Directory Opus on my system.

System Details:

  • Operating System: Windows 11 (Version 24H2)
  • Antivirus Software: Kaspersky
  • Directory Opus Version: [Directory Opus 13.14 Build 9215 x64
    OS 10.0 (B:26100 P:2 T:1) SP 0.0]
  • Configuration: Directory Opus is set as the default file manager, replacing Windows Explorer.

Issue Description:

Since day 1 when i purchased a pro version of the software , whenever I attempt to open specific folders ( containing pdf file with large thumbnail view ) using Directory Opus, the application crashes unexpectedly. This happens consistently and prevents me from accessing those folders. I have tried restarting the application and my system, but the issue persists. very frustrating situation !!

i already did :

  1. Verified that both Windows 11 and Directory Opus are updated to their latest versions.
  2. Temporarily disabled Kaspersky to check for conflicts, but the issue remains unresolved.
  3. Checked the problematic folders for corrupted files or unusual file formats, but found nothing abnormal.
  4. I could not find any crach files report
  5. I noticed that the crash happened particularly when the thumbnail preview mode was set to large ( what should i set in the parameters to fix the issus , if the solution is there )

Given that Directory Opus is a critical tool for my workflow, I would greatly appreciate your assistance in identifying and resolving this issue. If you require additional information or logs, please let me know how I can provide them to you.

Thank you in advance for your support, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

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