Check ~/Library/Application Support/Open Video Downloader . Note: This will reset your preferences to default. 4. Check Firewall and Antivirus
If the standard installer continues to cause issues, try one of these alternative approaches:
Start with (update yt-dlp ) – this solves over 70% of cases. If that doesn't work, methodically work through the remaining solutions. Avoid jumping straight to reinstalling the app without checking ffmpeg and paths first. open video downloader error unhandled error execa top
sudo apt install ffmpeg # Ubuntu/Debian sudo dnf install ffmpeg # Fedora Use code with caution. 3. Run the Program as Administrator / Root
The message is a generic wrapper for a failure in the download engine. In 90% of cases, updating yt-dlp and installing FFmpeg resolves it. Always ensure your download folder path is simple and has write permissions. Check ~/Library/Application Support/Open Video Downloader
Ensure FFMPEG is installed globally on your system. Run sudo apt install ffmpeg (Debian/Ubuntu) or sudo dnf install ffmpeg (Fedora) in your terminal. 4. Configure Antivirus and Firewall Permissions
Find the existing yt-dlp.exe and replace it with the new one you just downloaded. Check Firewall and Antivirus If the standard installer
Download the latest version from the official GitHub releases page or the app's website. 3. Clear App Data/Cache