SAMPLE REPORT

Desktop application

The report below comes from testing the Windows and macOS builds of an accounting program.

Cases tested
288
Total findings
25
Release blockers
2

Test summary

288 cases were tested across two operating systems over four business days. 25 findings were reported; 2 could cause data loss.

Cases tested
288
Total findings
25
Release blockers
2
Closed on re-test
23

Severity distribution

2Critical
7High
11Medium
5Low
CLIENT
Anonymous · accounting software
PACKAGE
Release
DATES
17–20 March 2026
ENVIRONMENT
Windows 11 · macOS 26 · 6 configurations

Coverage matrix

Each square is one configuration-scenario pair. Coloured squares carry findings.

PassedCriticalHighMediumLow

Finding cards

Five of the 38 findings in the report. Each card is exactly the format you'll see in yours.

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CriticalCNRY-302Updatewindows 11 · auto-update enabled

Auto-update corrupts the file that is currently open

Steps to reproduce

  1. Open a large ledger file and leave it unsaved.
  2. Trigger the automatic update.
  3. Wait for the program to restart.
  4. Try to open the same file.
Expected
The update waits for the open file, or the file is saved safely first.
Actual
The program exits mid-write; on reopening, the file cannot be read.
Impact
Unsaved work is lost permanently. Without a backup there is no way back.
Evidence
video-302.mp4 · corrupt-302.zip
CriticalCNRY-309Multi-userwindows 11 · two local accounts

A second user on the same machine sees the first user’s settings

Steps to reproduce

  1. Sign in as user A and save the company details.
  2. Sign out and sign in as user B.
  3. Open the program and check the settings.
Expected
Each local user sees their own settings.
Actual
User B sees A’s company details and recent file list.
Impact
On shared machines, client information leaks to another user.
Evidence
video-309.mp4
HighCNRY-318Opening a filemacos 26 · 8 GB RAM

Files over 50 MB push memory past 4 GB and crash the program

Steps to reproduce

  1. Prepare a 50 MB ledger file.
  2. Open it and watch memory usage.
  3. Switch to the reports tab.
Expected
The file opens and memory stays proportional to its size.
Actual
Memory reaches 4.2 GB and the program stops responding.
Impact
Users working with year-end files cannot use the program.
Evidence
memory-profile-318.json
MediumCNRY-327Syncwindows 11 · network drop

Offline edits disappear silently on the next sync

Steps to reproduce

  1. Disable the network and enter three records.
  2. Re-enable the network and wait for sync.
  3. Check the records.
Expected
Offline records reach the server, or a conflict is reported.
Actual
The records are silently deleted with no warning shown.
Impact
The user never learns that data was lost. There is no conflict resolution.
Evidence
video-327.mp4 · sync-327.log

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