Issue: UWPHook is closing unexpectedly during "Export to Steam" and not adding games to the library

[azaelbr]

Hi,

I am facing an issue with the UWPHook application where it closes unexpectedly when I try to export games to Steam. The application starts the export process but shuts down without any error message or feedback. Below are the relevant details and logs I’ve gathered:

Steps to Reproduce:

Open UWPHook and load the games.

Click on the "Export to Steam" button.

The application begins to run through some actions but then closes without any message, and no games are added to the Steam library.

Logs (Trace/Debug level):

2025-05-08 19:23:20.708 -03:00 [INF] Init log with DEBUG level.
2025-05-08 19:23:41.685 -03:00 [INF] Init log with TRACE level.
2025-05-08 19:23:46.504 -03:00 [VRB] downloadGridImages: True
2025-05-08 19:23:46.532 -03:00 [VRB] Downloading grid images for app Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
2025-05-08 19:23:46.592 -03:00 [VRB] Downloading grid images for app Commandos: Origins (Win)
2025-05-08 19:23:46.804 -03:00 [VRB] Detected Game: UWPHook.SteamGridDb.GameResponse
2025-05-08 19:23:46.814 -03:00 [VRB] Game ID: 5432858
2025-05-08 19:23:46.814 -03:00 [VRB] Detected Game: UWPHook.SteamGridDb.GameResponse
2025-05-08 19:23:46.814 -03:00 [VRB] Game ID: 5454521

2025-05-08 19:25:39.196 -03:00 [INF] Init log with TRACE level.
2025-05-08 19:25:48.114 -03:00 [VRB] downloadGridImages: True
2025-05-08 19:25:48.158 -03:00 [VRB] Downloading grid images for app Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
2025-05-08 19:25:48.233 -03:00 [VRB] Downloading grid images for app Commandos: Origins (Win)
2025-05-08 19:25:48.289 -03:00 [VRB] Detected Game: UWPHook.SteamGridDb.GameResponse
2025-05-08 19:25:48.319 -03:00 [VRB] Game ID: 5454521
2025-05-08 19:25:48.319 -03:00 [VRB] Detected Game: UWPHook.SteamGridDb.GameResponse
2025-05-08 19:25:48.319 -03:00 [VRB] Game ID: 5432858

However, when I attempt to export, the program closes without any error message, and no games are added to my Steam library.

I have tried the following troubleshooting steps:

Running the application as administrator – This did not resolve the issue.

Updating UWPHook and dependencies – All dependencies seem up to date.

Verifying Steam installation – No issues detected with Steam.

Checking permissions – I’ve ensured that UWPHook has the necessary permissions to write to Steam.

Additionally, the application doesn’t seem to throw any errors in the logs either, making it difficult to diagnose the cause. The only activity seen in the logs is related to downloading grid images and detecting games, but no further actions occur.

Would appreciate any insights or recommendations to resolve this issue. Thank you for your hard work on this tool!

[masterofimages]

Same for me :(

[Dunnkare]

I have the same problem, but only for certain apps. Ninja Gaiden 4 right now. other apps are being added no problem, but it crashes when I try to add NG4.

[speerk25]

I have the same problem, but only for certain apps. Ninja Gaiden 4 right now. other apps are being added no problem, but it crashes when I try to add NG4.

I had the same problem with adding Ninja Gaiden 4, where it would crash when trying to add it...but I was able to fix it.

In the installed app list in UWPHook, I check-boxed Ninja Gaiden 4, but I clicked the name field, and renamed it from the default "NINJAGAIDEN4" to "Ninja Gaiden 4". Then I clicked the Export Selected Apps button, and it was successful that time. I opened Steam, it was added as a non-steam game, and confirmed it launches. Seems like a naming convention issue is creating the crash, might solve the problem with other games if they crash as well.

[Dunnkare]

Thank you, I'll try that later!