# Identifying the extension as the cause of the error

Before reporting an issue, you can easily check yourself whether a specific extension (plugin or app) causes the problem.

## Deactivating extensions

Deactivate (not uninstall!) all used extension (plugins or apps). If the problem does no more exist after deactivating all extensions, the problem is probably due to an extension.

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**Important:** Settings of an extension are preserved when the extension is deactivated. *(Status: Shopware 6.4.11.0)*
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**Note**: The article is part of our guided troubleshooting assistant and explains a specific step in this process.

In order to perform the corresponding steps in the correct order, please use the troubleshooting assistant.
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#### Further information:

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[Examining extensions or plugins](/knowledge-base/tutorials/solving-errors/examining-extensions-or-plugins.md)
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