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NullPointerException when opening existing project

Max | Last updated: Jan 27, 2021 05:15PM UTC

My OS crashed with Burp and when trying to load my Burp project, I get: "Failed to create Burp project: NullPointerException". Anything I can try to recover it?

Uthman, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: Jan 28, 2021 09:05AM UTC

Hi Max, Can you try opening the project file in a new installation and a different version of Burp? If it still fails, can you please send it to us via email on support@portswigger.net?

Max | Last updated: Jan 28, 2021 10:08AM UTC

Tried opening it in a new installation but get the same result. Unfortunately I can't send it as it contains sensitive data. Is there anything else I can try?

Uthman, PortSwigger Agent | Last updated: Jan 28, 2021 10:10AM UTC

Are you selecting 'Use Burp Defaults' and disabling any extensions? Unfortunately, without the project file our development team cannot do much since the file is likely corrupt. However, we fully appreciate that you may be unable to share sensitive data.

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