Failed to locate 'tessdata\fra.traineddata even after successfully unpacking the language pack

IronOCR requires permission to write to the runtimes folder during execution. If IronOCR is not authorized to access the runtimes folder, it could cause the following exception:

Exception: 'Failed to locate 'tessdata\fra.traineddata even after successfully unpacking the language pack'

This exception occurs because IronOCR could not find the unpacked language file in the tessdata folder.

IronOCR unpacks the .ocrdata language file from the OcrData folder to the tessdata folder deep in the runtime directory during execution if the file does not yet exist. Some virus protection applications, such as Windows Ransomware Protection, might restrict the write permission of IronOCR. Even if Visual Studio is authorized to access that directory, IronOCR may be denied.

Curtis Chau
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Curtis Chau holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Carleton University) and specializes in front-end development with expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and React. Passionate about crafting intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces, Curtis enjoys working with modern frameworks and creating well-structured, visually appealing manuals.

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