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Troubleshooting
Having trouble downloading or running optimizerDuck? Browse the topics below for solutions to common issues.
| Issue | Description |
|---|---|
| SmartScreen Warning | "Windows protected your PC" popup when opening the app |
| Antivirus False Positive | Your antivirus flagged or deleted optimizerDuck |
| Download Issues | The download won't start or gets blocked |
| App Won't Open | The app crashes or fails to launch |
| App Running Slowly | optimizerDuck is unresponsive or slow |
| Something Broke | Issues after applying optimizations |
Common Issues
The app fails to start or crashes on launch
Make sure you are running as Administrator. optimizerDuck requires elevated privileges to function. If it still crashes, download the latest version from Releases; an outdated build may be incompatible with your Windows version.
Changes don't seem to take effect after applying
Some optimizations require a system restart to apply fully. If a tweak doesn't appear to work after restarting, try applying it again or check the revert section to verify the change was saved.
Revert file is missing or corrupted
Revert files are stored in %localappdata%\optimizerDuck\Revert\. If a file is accidentally deleted or corrupted, you can restore it from a backup or create a System Restore Point beforehand as a fallback.
Windows Update resets my settings
Windows feature updates occasionally reset certain registry values and service configurations to defaults. Simply re-apply your previous optimizations from the app after a major update.
I found a bug / want to request a feature
Open an issue on GitHub with as much detail as possible: your Windows version, what you applied, and what went wrong. Feature requests are also welcome.