Why cannot my encrypted app to run

JaradatISCO

Hello  
   I have an application (C# code) , i want to start working with smart assembly but when i download the trail version and start testing my application failed to run after i rebuild it.  How can any body help me in this and what information you need from me to investigate more?

Russell D

In these cases its best to strip your assembly back to basics, ie build it with zero obfuscation. Then, turn things on one by one until it breaks. This gives you both a point at which you can release (ie breakage - 1 step), and highlights what obfuscation type might be causing it.

JaradatISCO

Thank you , yes i did it and the issue appeared after i select obfuscation step. Cause we use jollan tool for language translation and this tool produce Dll resources and the exception appeared after the language form appear and before the load of the main application. 

just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************

System.TypeInitializationException: The type initializer for 'ShamelLight.Utility' threw an exception. ---> System.Resources.MissingManifestResourceException: Could not find any resources appropriate for the specified culture or the neutral culture.  Make sure "ShamelLight.MultiLang.resources" was correctly embedded or linked into assembly "ShamelLight" at compile time, or that all the satellite assemblies required are loadable and fully signed.

   at System.Resources.ManifestBasedResourceGroveler.HandleResourceStreamMissing(String fileName)

   at System.Resources.ManifestBasedResourceGroveler.GrovelForResourceSet(CultureInfo culture, Dictionary`2 localResourceSets, Boolean tryParents, Boolean createIfNotExists, StackCrawlMark& stackMark)

   at System.Resources.ResourceManager.InternalGetResourceSet(CultureInfo requestedCulture, Boolean createIfNotExists, Boolean tryParents, StackCrawlMark& stackMark)

   at System.Resources.ResourceManager.InternalGetResourceSet(CultureInfo culture, Boolean createIfNotExists, Boolean tryParents)

   at System.Resources.ResourceManager.GetString(String name, CultureInfo culture)

   at System.Resources.ResourceManager.GetString(String name)

   at ..(Int32 )

   at ..(Int32 , String )

   at ShamelLight.Utility..cctor()

   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---

   at ..›–()

   at ..(Object , EventArgs )

   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)

   at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)

   at Œ.‡.‡(EventArgs )

   at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent)

   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)

   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)

   at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)

   at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)

   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)

   at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)

   at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

Russell D

Ok, if you're still having issues with this it might be best to send a reproduction into support so it can be looked into.

JaradatISCO

no it doesn't solved ! how can we manage this issue to be solved

JaradatISCO

Look , the main reaon for this issue is (obfuscation process) cause i use third party DLL's (for languages)

and the output is Resources.dll come from (.resx) files.

These resourced loaded in load page then after encryption they did a crash as i mentioned above.

and till now i cannot exclude any class or DLL from being obfuscated since it takes long time and crashes when i log in to that page using your tool

Russell D

We would need a reproduction to investigate further.

niyaleon

Assembly causing your C# application to fail, follow these steps:

1. Ensure proper configuration.
2. Review error messages.
3. Verify version compatibility.
4. Backup your project.
5. Check obfuscation rules.
6. Use debugging tools.
7. Seek Redgate support if needed.
8. Temporarily disable Smart Assembly for testing.

rajesh891

niyaleon said:

Assembly causing your C# application to fail, follow these steps:

1. Ensure proper configuration.
2. Review error messages.
3. Verify version compatibility.
4. Backup your project.
5. Check obfuscation rules.
6. Use debugging tools.
7. Seek Redgate support if needed.
8. Temporarily disable Smart Assembly for testing.

Hey,
Can you please explain how to check obfuscation rules..

It will be a great help for me.

Regards,
Rajesh Pawar

doramasmp4

You can check your cache that is preventing your app from running. Or you can use our blog to see the other settings recommended for this.
https://doramasmp4.dev/tag/doramas-go/

wmwgold

You can check your cache that is preventing your app from running.  You may check WhatsApp Gold

Rowe

The discussion highlights troubleshooting steps for a C# application encountering issues with Smart Assembly, particularly around resource files and obfuscation. has identified that the is likely due to improperly embedded or obfuscated resources from third-party DLLs used for localization. A suggestion is made to create a separate configuration that excludes certain namespaces or classes from obfuscation to pinpoint the problem. The comment also invites a break from debugging by trying out the Getting Over It APK for some light-hearted challenge.