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My existing VB.NET project is behaving unpredictably: it sometimes crashes on startup and, even after it loads, other crashes appear at random. I need these bugs isolated and fixed so the application runs reliably every time it is launched and during normal use. You will receive the full Visual Studio solution and a short video showing the crashes in action. I have not added any custom logging yet, so incorporating meaningful exception handling or a lightweight logging mechanism is welcome if it helps trace the faults quickly. Deliverables • Corrected source code with clear comments on the changes • A brief summary explaining what caused each crash and how you resolved it • Simple reproducibility steps that confirm the issues no longer occur Please use standard VB.NET debugging practices—breakpoints, call-stack inspection, and, if helpful, tools such as Visual Studio Diagnostics, dotMemory, or Fiddler for any network-related checks. I will compile and test the updated solution myself; once the application launches without crashing and runs through the documented scenarios smoothly, the job is complete.
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Hello I am Windows Desktop application developer and I have over 15 years of experience with VB.NET and .NET I have extensive experience with debugging, I am familiar with Fiddler and Visual Studio Diagnostics very well I am ready to start once I have source code and videos Best regards Ivan V.
$117 USD in 3 days
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Hello, I am an experienced VB.NET developer with strong debugging skills. I can isolate and fix the startup and random runtime crashes so your application runs reliably every launch and during normal use. I will use breakpoints, call-stack inspection and Visual Studio Diagnostics (and dotMemory or Fiddler if needed) to trace the faults, and add meaningful exception handling and lightweight logging to catch them quickly. I will deliver the corrected source with clear comments on the changes, a brief summary of what caused each crash and how I resolved it, and simple reproducibility steps to confirm the issues no longer occur. I am checking the video now. Please click on my username to check my profile and past .NET work. Let's discuss in details via chat. Thanks
$80 USD in 3 days
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I am very interested in applying for your job since it seems to fit very will with my experience and skills. Regards SamirBanna
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freelancer.com/projects/software-development/Parser-for-SQL-Migrations As a seasoned developer skilled in VB.NET, I understand the frustrations tied to unpredictable app crashes. With my extensive experience using standard VB.NET debugging practices, including breakpoints, call-stack inspection, and Visual Studio diagnostics, I can proficiently identify and resolve the faults plaguing your application. My deep understanding of application architecture, both front-end and back-end will be highly instrumental in picking out every bug that's contributing to the instability. To ensure comprehensive issues tracing and future stability, I'll incorporate meaningful exception handling or a lightweight logging mechanism per your preference. Best Regards
$100 USD in 2 days
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Hello, I'm a senior developer with 10+ years of experience in C#.NET, VB.NET, VBA, and Excel automation. I’m ready to start immediately. (Even if you choose another freelancer, please keep my profile for future opportunities.) Best regards, Freddy Ho
$70 USD in 4 days
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Hi, I can help diagnose and fix the startup and random crash issues in your existing VB.NET Visual Studio project so the application runs reliably during launch and normal use. My approach would be to first reproduce the crashes using your provided solution and video, then debug through Visual Studio with breakpoints, call-stack inspection, exception tracing, and Diagnostics tools where needed. Since there is no custom logging yet, I can also add a lightweight logging and exception-handling layer to capture startup errors, unhandled exceptions, network failures, file/path issues, or data-related problems more clearly. I will focus on identifying the actual root causes rather than applying temporary fixes. After debugging, I will update the source code with clear comments, explain what caused each crash, and provide simple reproducibility steps showing how the fixed version was verified. I have experience troubleshooting .NET desktop applications, VB.NET/C# codebases, Visual Studio debugging, startup failures, random runtime exceptions, dependency issues, and stability improvements. I can work carefully within the existing project structure and deliver clean, testable fixes.
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Hello, I’ve spent years debugging and stabilizing VB.NET apps, focusing on reliable startup and runtime behavior. I’m an individual developer who excels at tracing elusive crashes, adding lightweight, meaningful logging, and delivering clean, well-commented fixes you can maintain. I’ll approach your VB.NET solution with a calm, methodical mindset: isolate crash points, set targeted breakpoints, inspect call stacks, and verify fixes across startup and typical user flows. I’ve resolved complex VB.NET crash scenarios by instrumenting exception handling, adding concise logging, and refactoring unstable modules to ensure deterministic behavior. I’ll apply the same rigor to your project, documenting each change with clear comments, and providing concise rebuild steps that your team can reproduce. I’ll also include lightweight logs to help trace faults quickly without slowing the app. I can handle the work end-to-end based on my experience and your needs. Expect a focused fix plan, implemented changes, and a concise summary of causes and resolutions. I’ll deliver a stable build that launches reliably and runs through your documented scenarios. Please feel free to contact me so we can discuss more details. I am looking forward to the chance of working together Best regards, Billy Bryan
$250 USD in 5 days
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Hello, greetings from me. Can you share the video that you mention in project descriptions? I will study it and inform you if i can do this or not. Please visit my profile to knows me and my skills more. Thanks
$100 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I understand that your VB.NET application is encountering unpredictable crashes, both on startup and during normal use. Addressing this issue effectively is critical for ensuring the reliability of your application. With extensive experience in VB.NET debugging, I will isolate and fix the bugs causing these crashes. I will incorporate meaningful exception handling and a lightweight logging mechanism to enhance fault tracing, quickly identifying issues. My approach will involve standard debugging practices, including leveraging breakpoints and call-stack inspection within Visual Studio. Additionally, I will utilize tools such as Visual Studio Diagnostics and, if applicable, dotMemory or Fiddler for network-related checks. I will deliver corrected source code with clear comments on the changes made, a summary explaining the causes of the crashes, and reproducibility steps to confirm that the issues have been resolved. I am available for real-time communication as per your time zone and can provide a simple demo within 12 hours of commencement. Q1: Can you specify any particular scenarios when the crashes occur? Q2: Are there specific features or functionalities that are critical for you? Q3: Would you like the logging mechanism to be integrated into the application permanently? Looking forward to your response. Best regards, Cindy Viorina
$155 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I am Everett, an experienced VB.NET developer specializing in debugging and stabilizing applications. I understand your VB.NET project is crashing unpredictably on startup and during normal use. The goal is to isolate and fix all bugs so the app runs reliably every time. The best approach is to analyze your Visual Studio solution using breakpoint debugging, call-stack inspection, and integrating lightweight logging to catch errors and track crash points. I will carefully debug using Visual Studio diagnostics and include comments on all code changes. A summary explaining each crash cause and resolution will be provided along with reproducibility steps. I can communicate in real time in your time zone and deliver a working fix or demo within 12 hours of starting. Q1: Can you provide details on where the crashes first appeared or any recent code changes? Q2: Would you like the logging mechanism to be removable after debugging or permanent? Q3: Are the crashes linked to any network functions that might require tools like Fiddler? What specific parts of the application do you suspect cause the crashes most frequently? Best regards, Everett
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Hi, Could you provide the full Visual Studio solution and the video showcasing the crashes? That would allow me to pinpoint the issues more efficiently. It sounds like your project could benefit from proper exception handling and logging to catch the errors early. I have over 5 years of experience with VB.NET and have worked extensively on debugging similar applications. My approach includes setting breakpoints, inspecting the call stack, and utilizing tools like Visual Studio Diagnostics and dotMemory to isolate the crashes. I will ensure the corrected source code is well-commented and provide a summary of each issue and its resolution, along with reproducibility steps. Let me know if you’d like to proceed! Best Regards, Muhammad Shahzad
$200 USD in 3 days
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Hi, I can help diagnose and stabilize your VB.NET application by identifying the startup crashes and tracking down the random runtime failures systematically. My approach typically includes: • Reproducing crashes using the provided solution and video • Debugging with Visual Studio breakpoints, call-stack inspection, and diagnostics tools • Identifying null references, threading issues, memory leaks, unhandled exceptions, or dependency/configuration problems • Adding structured exception handling and lightweight logging for easier traceability • Testing stability across startup and common usage flows Deliverables will include: • Fixed and well-commented source code • Summary of each crash cause and the applied fix • Reproducibility/testing notes confirming the issues are resolved • Optional lightweight logging improvements for future debugging I’m comfortable working with legacy VB.NET applications and troubleshooting unpredictable behavior in Windows desktop environments. Once I review the solution and crash video, I can quickly isolate the root causes and provide a realistic turnaround estimate. Jitendra
$250 USD in 10 days
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Hello, I can help diagnose and stabilize your VB.NET application by identifying the root causes behind the startup and random runtime crashes. I have experience debugging legacy and existing .NET desktop applications, including issues related to threading, null references, unmanaged resources, configuration problems, database/network failures, and memory leaks. My approach will include: • Reproducing the crashes from your video and test scenarios • Step-by-step debugging using Visual Studio breakpoints, call-stack tracing, and diagnostics tools • Isolating unstable code paths and fixing the underlying issues instead of applying temporary patches • Adding structured exception handling and lightweight logging where needed for future traceability • Testing the application thoroughly to ensure consistent startup and stable runtime behavior Deliverables will include: • Updated and fully commented source code • A concise report explaining each issue, root cause, and implemented fix • Reproducibility/testing steps confirming the crashes are resolved I can start as soon as you share the Visual Studio solution and crash demonstration video. My goal will be to make the application stable, maintainable, and easier to troubleshoot going forward. Looking forward to working with you.
$170 USD in 10 days
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I can take this as a debugging/stabilization task rather than guessing at random fixes. I’d first reproduce the startup crash from your video, run the full solution under Visual Studio diagnostics, inspect call stacks/unhandled exceptions, then add lightweight logging around the unstable paths so any remaining random crash has a trace. After fixing, I’ll return the corrected VB.NET source with comments, a short cause/fix summary, and simple steps you can run to confirm the app launches and behaves normally.
$30 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I can help debug and stabilize your VB.NET application. I have experience troubleshooting unpredictable startup crashes, runtime exceptions, memory issues, and threading-related bugs in Visual Studio projects. I will analyze the provided solution and crash video, reproduce the issues, isolate root causes using proper debugging techniques, and implement reliable fixes. I can also add structured exception handling and lightweight logging to make future issues easier to trace. You will receive: • Corrected and commented source code • Summary of each issue and resolution • Reproducibility/testing steps confirming stability I’m comfortable using Visual Studio Diagnostics, breakpoints, call-stack analysis, and related debugging tools to resolve complex crashes efficiently. Best regards, Jawad Mohib
$200 USD in 7 days
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I reviewed your requirements carefully and I have strong experience debugging unstable VB.NET desktop applications, including startup crashes, random runtime exceptions, threading issues, unmanaged resource leaks, and network-related faults. The key points are as follows: * isolate startup and runtime crashes reliably * improve application stability during normal use * add meaningful exception handling and lightweight logging * provide clearly documented fixes and reproducibility steps * maintain clean and easy-to-maintain VB.NET code I will proceed in the following manner: Video review → Reproduce crashes locally → Breakpoint/call-stack analysis → Root-cause isolation → Implement fixes → Add logging/exception handling → Regression testing → Delivery with documentation I would approach it very simply: * analyze crash scenarios from your video * reproduce each issue consistently * inspect stack traces and diagnostic output * patch unstable logic and race conditions * validate launch reliability and runtime stability * document every fix clearly for your testing I can quickly deliver a stable first version with clean, maintainable fixes, and I welcome a simple paid test to verify my capabilities. Please contact me if you wish to proceed. Thank you.
$200 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I am an experienced .NET developer with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across desktop and web applications. I can review your Visual Studio solution, reproduce the reported crashes, identify root causes using standard debugging techniques, and implement reliable fixes. I am comfortable working with legacy .NET codebases and can also add lightweight exception logging to make future issues easier to diagnose. My approach: • Review the supplied solution and crash demonstration video • Reproduce startup and runtime crashes • Analyze stack traces, exceptions, and application flow • Implement fixes and improve error handling • Add lightweight logging where beneficial • Provide a summary document explaining each issue, root cause, and resolution Deliverables: • Corrected source code • Crash analysis and resolution report • Reproducibility/testing steps confirming the fixes I can start immediately and expect to complete the investigation and fixes within 5 days, depending on the complexity of the issues discovered. Looking forward to working with you. Best Regards, Amir Shahzad .NET Developer
$120 USD in 7 days
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I can help you stabilize and debug the VB.NET application quickly and systematically. I have experience troubleshooting unpredictable startup crashes, unhandled exceptions, memory issues, threading problems, database/network failures, and legacy Visual Studio solutions. My approach will be: Reproduce the crashes using the provided solution and crash video Trace failures through Visual Studio debugging tools, breakpoints, exception settings, and call-stack analysis Identify root causes instead of applying temporary fixes Add structured exception handling and lightweight logging where needed to capture hidden runtime issues Test the application repeatedly across the scenarios you provide to ensure stability What you will receive: Fully corrected VB.NET source code Cleanly commented changes for easy review A concise report explaining: What caused each crash How it was fixed How to reproduce and verify the fixes Improved exception handling/logging to help prevent future silent failures
$140 USD in 10 days
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I am a developer specialized in C# and .NET, with experience building management systems, REST APIs, and functional, well-structured desktop applications. I stand out for delivering organized, maintainable projects tailored exactly to the client’s needs. In addition, I maintain constant communication, meet deadlines, and prioritize quality in both the system logic and user experience. My goal is not only to complete the project, but to deliver a professional, ready-to-use solution.
$140 USD in 7 days
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I can assist in diagnosing and stabilising your existing VB.NET desktop application by identifying the root causes of both startup and runtime crashes and implementing reliable, long-term fixes. My approach involves structured debugging using Visual Studio tools such as breakpoints, exception tracing, call-stack analysis, Diagnostics Tools, and memory inspection where appropriate. If necessary, I can also implement lightweight logging and enhanced exception handling to help capture hidden issues and simplify future maintenance and troubleshooting. To begin, I will review the complete Visual Studio solution alongside the crash demonstration video to reproduce the issues consistently. I will then isolate each crash scenario, apply the necessary fixes, and perform thorough testing to ensure the application operates reliably during startup and normal usage. Deliverables will include: Corrected and clearly commented source code A concise technical summary outlining each issue and how it was resolved Clear reproducibility and verification steps confirming that the crashes no longer occur I have experience working with VB.NET desktop applications, database integration, third-party dependencies, and resolving unpredictable runtime issues in both legacy and actively maintained systems.
$140 USD in 7 days
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