DS native Firmware does not load in Windows

[Andym69]

What version of melonDS DS are you using?

1.1.7

Does the problem happen in standalone melonDS?

I don't know.

What happened?

When starting the MelonDS DS Core in Retroarch with native firmware (firmware.bin), either with a game and native boot mode or just the core without a game, the Nintendo DS logo shortly appears and then the loading stops with a white screen. This only happens in Windows. On my Android phone I'm using the same firmware and it works correctly.
Also I can start any game when I switch to direct boot mode.
I have attached a debug log where Mario Kart DS was trying to load.
retroarch__2024_09_23__08_34_09.log

What should've happened instead?

The core should load correctly and Nintendo DS firmware should start.

Which platforms do you see the problem on?

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android
• iOS
• tvOS
• Other (specify below)

Which versions of the OS?

Windows 11 Pro 23H2

Which libretro frontend are you using?

RetroArch 1.19.1

Terms

• I agree to follow the code of conduct.
• I understand that melonDS DS is not developed or maintained by the authors of melonDS.
• I understand that this form is for reporting bugs, not for requesting help.
• I understand that the author develops this core in his spare time, and that he is under no obligation to respond to this bug report.

[JesseTG]

Hm...I don't see anything obvious in the log you posted. Could you take a log from your Android installation and post that? I know you're not encountering issues on Android, but being able to look at the differences in the logs may prove useful.