Known Issue: LaunchBox crashes on load after 13.19 update

Description:

After updating to LaunchBox 13.19, users are experiencing crashes on startup. The issue is linked to third-party plugins that have not been updated for .NET 9.0, which is now required for compatibility.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Update to LaunchBox 13.19.

2. Attempt to launch the application.

3. If using outdated third-party plugins, the app crashes during the splash screen, displaying an error message.

Expected Behavior:

LaunchBox should load normally without crashing.

Actual Behavior:

LaunchBox crashes during startup, often displaying the error:

(Inner Exception)

“BinaryFormatter serialization and deserialization have been removed.”

Known Problematic Plugins:

• AddToGamesDB (Unsupported for years, should be removed)

• OmegaSettings (Preinstalled on Extreme Home Arcade machines)

Workaround:

1. Navigate to LaunchBox\Plugins.

2. Remove all third-party plugins.

3. Restart LaunchBox.

4. If the issue is resolved, reintroduce plugins one by one to identify the culprit.

Resolution:

Affected users must remove or wait for updates to outdated plugins. If a plugin is essential, users should reach out to the developer for a .NET 9.0 update.

Additional Notes:

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