Identification
The desktop application fails to start and the debug logs contain the following error:
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError:
Can't find dependent libraries
Cause
On Windows, the file path (e.g. C:\Users\...) contains diacritical characters, and at the same time the following setting is enabled:
👉 "Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support"
This causes an issue with loading libraries (JNA).
Resolution
Open:
Start → Settings → Time & Language
Navigate to:
Additional date, time & regional settings
Change location
Change system locale
Uncheck:
Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support
Restart your computer
Summary
error = problem loading libraries (JNA)
cause = diacritical characters + UTF-8 beta setting enabled
resolution = disable UTF-8 beta + restart