[Feature Request] Why do I need to download files for the first run on windows about ytdownloader HOT 22 CLOSED

No, I installed it via YTDownloader_Win.exe.

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It downloads yt-dlp, its could be failing because app cant access the internet. Did you block its access to internet?

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No, I can connect to the network. I didn't do any extra actions from installing it

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Did Windows firewall show any pop-up?

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No, can I manually download yt-dlp to fix it, and if so, what should I do?

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Yes you can

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Download this - https://github.com/yt-dlp/yt-dlp/releases/download/2023.11.16/yt-dlp.exe
Rename it to ytdlp.exe
Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type %HOMEPATH% and press Enter. This will open your home directory.
There will likely be a folder called .ytDownloader, if not create one. Then put that ytdlp.exe file in it

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Okay, thank you

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Is it working now?

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No, I found that .ytDownloader already has ytdlp.exe

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I just tried running winget install yt-dlp in powershell and it still doesn't solve the problem.

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Did you install ytDownloader from winget?

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After you open the app, press Ctrl + Shift + I and it will open dev tools
Take a screenshot and send

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Open the 2nd tab, (in English its written Console) and take a screenshot

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Paste this there and press enter, see what you get
cp.execSync(ytdlpDownloadPath)

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I just restarted my computer and it seemed to work while I was waiting

I'm extremely grateful.

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Well, glad to hear!

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I will keep the 'restarting the computer' thing in mind next time

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Have a nice day/night!

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Appreciate it! Have a nice day/night too!

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