digikam crashes after start due to missing file for face detection

[Hans-Peter Huth]

On Sun, 23 Mar 2025 20:01:44 +0000
Michael Miller <michael_miller at msn.com> wrote:

> Hi Hans-Peter,
> Yes, you’ve found an oversight in digiKam.  I will change the face
> database check to make sure it skips it if Face Management is not enabled.
> 

Thanks Michael,

will i find the update in a new stable appimage version or in the weekly?

HP

> Cheers,
> Mike
> 
> > On Mar 23, 2025, at 9:50 AM, Hans-Peter Huth <hans-ph at web.de> wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > i do not use face detection, aesthetic detection or auto tags and do not
> > intent to do so. The respective entries in the config dialog for
> > download of required files are unchecked and i did not download any of
> > these files.
> >
> > Still, on startup, DK 8.6 Appimage wants me to update the face
> > detection. If i agree, it crashes due to the missing files. How can i
> > disable face detection completely so this dialog on startup does not
> > appear again?
> >
> > HP
> >
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