diff --git a/contrib/README.md b/contrib/README.md
index 37729208..5d6017d9 100644
--- a/contrib/README.md
+++ b/contrib/README.md
@@ -7,6 +7,12 @@
 * works on windows, linux and macos
 * assumes `copyparty-sfx.py` was renamed to `copyparty.py` in the same folder as `copyparty.bat`
 
+### [`windows/`](windows/) - Windows-specific tools
+* [`windows/run-sfx.bat`](windows/run-sfx.bat) - Universal launcher for copyparty SFX files on Windows
+* [`windows/copyparty-sfx.bat`](windows/copyparty-sfx.bat) - Template batch file for pairing with specific SFX files  
+* [`windows/README.md`](windows/README.md) - Complete guide for Windows users having trouble with SFX files
+* Solves issues with double-clicking `.py` files and prevents segmentation faults on Windows
+
 ### [`index.html`](index.html)
 * drop-in redirect from an httpd to copyparty
 * assumes the webserver and copyparty is running on the same server/IP
diff --git a/contrib/run-sfx.bat b/contrib/run-sfx.bat
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..7ce84e83
--- /dev/null
+++ b/contrib/run-sfx.bat
@@ -0,0 +1,126 @@
+@echo off
+rem Windows launcher for copyparty SFX files
+rem Place this file next to your copyparty SFX .py file and double-click to run
+rem 
+rem This batch file:
+rem - Finds and runs Python interpreter
+rem - Sets PRTY_NO_MAGIC=1 to prevent crashes with python-magic
+rem - Provides better error messages for Windows users
+rem - Keeps the window open on errors for debugging
+
+setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
+
+rem Set environment variable to prevent segfaults
+set PRTY_NO_MAGIC=1
+
+cls
+echo copyparty SFX Launcher for Windows
+echo ================================
+echo.
+
+rem Look for .py file in the same directory
+set "py_file="
+for %%f in ("%~dp0*.py") do (
+    set "py_file=%%f"
+    goto found_py
+)
+
+:found_py
+if "%py_file%"=="" (
+    echo Error: No Python (.py) file found in this directory
+    echo.
+    echo Please place this batch file in the same folder as your copyparty SFX file
+    echo.
+    pause
+    exit /b 1
+)
+
+echo Found SFX file: %py_file%
+
+rem Find Python interpreter
+set py=
+echo Searching for Python interpreter...
+
+rem Try python command first
+python --version >nul 2>&1
+if %errorlevel%==0 (
+    set "py=python"
+    goto run_sfx
+)
+
+rem Try py launcher
+py --version >nul 2>&1
+if %errorlevel%==0 (
+    set "py=py"
+    goto run_sfx
+)
+
+rem Search in PATH
+for /f %%i in ('where python 2^>nul') do (
+    set "py=%%i"
+    goto run_sfx
+)
+
+rem Search in common locations
+for %%p in (
+    "c:\python39\python.exe"
+    "c:\python38\python.exe" 
+    "c:\python37\python.exe"
+    "c:\python36\python.exe"
+    "c:\python27\python.exe"
+    "%localappdata%\programs\python\python39\python.exe"
+    "%localappdata%\programs\python\python38\python.exe"
+    "%localappdata%\programs\python\python37\python.exe"
+) do (
+    if exist %%p (
+        set "py=%%p"
+        goto run_sfx
+    )
+)
+
+rem Search Windows Store Python
+for /f %%i in ('where /r "%localappdata%\programs\python" python 2^>nul') do (
+    set "py=%%i"
+    goto run_sfx
+)
+
+echo Error: Could not find Python interpreter
+echo.
+echo Please install Python from https://python.org
+echo Make sure to check "Add Python to PATH" during installation
+echo.
+echo Alternatively, you can run this command manually:
+echo   python "%py_file%"
+echo.
+pause
+exit /b 1
+
+:run_sfx
+echo Using Python: %py%
+echo Setting PRTY_NO_MAGIC=1 to prevent crashes
+echo.
+echo Starting copyparty...
+echo.
+
+rem Run the Python file with all arguments passed to this batch file
+"%py%" "%py_file%" %*
+
+rem Check exit code
+if %errorlevel%==0 (
+    echo.
+    echo copyparty finished successfully
+) else (
+    echo.
+    echo copyparty exited with error code %errorlevel%
+    echo.
+    echo If you see "Segmentation fault" or similar crashes, this is likely
+    echo caused by the python-magic library. The SFX file should automatically
+    echo set PRTY_NO_MAGIC=1 to prevent this on Windows.
+    echo.
+    echo For more help, try running: 
+    echo   "%py%" "%py_file%" --help
+    echo.
+    pause
+)
+
+endlocal
diff --git a/contrib/windows/README.md b/contrib/windows/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..49012670
--- /dev/null
+++ b/contrib/windows/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+# Windows Support for copyparty SFX Files
+
+This directory contains Windows-specific tools and solutions for running copyparty SFX (self-extracting) files.
+
+## Problem
+
+Windows users often experience issues when trying to run copyparty SFX files:
+
+1. **Double-click doesn't work**: Clicking on `.py` files may open an editor instead of running the script
+2. **Segmentation faults**: The python-magic library can cause crashes on Windows
+3. **Poor error messages**: When something goes wrong, users don't get helpful feedback
+
+## Solutions
+
+### Option 1: Use the SFX Launcher (Recommended)
+
+1. Download `run-sfx.bat` and place it in the same folder as your copyparty SFX file
+2. Double-click `run-sfx.bat` instead of the `.py` file
+3. The launcher will:
+   - Automatically find your Python installation
+   - Set `PRTY_NO_MAGIC=1` to prevent crashes
+   - Provide helpful error messages
+   - Keep the window open so you can see what happened
+
+### Option 2: Create a Paired Batch File
+
+1. Download `copyparty-sfx.bat` 
+2. Rename it to match your SFX file (e.g., `copyparty-1.8.5.py` → `copyparty-1.8.5.bat`)
+3. Double-click the `.bat` file instead of the `.py` file
+
+### Option 3: Manual Environment Variable
+
+If you prefer to run the SFX file directly:
+
+1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell
+2. Set the environment variable: `set PRTY_NO_MAGIC=1`
+3. Run: `python copyparty-x.x.x.py`
+
+### Option 4: Fix File Association
+
+Associate `.py` files with Python interpreter:
+
+1. Right-click any `.py` file → "Open with" → "Choose another app"
+2. Browse to your Python installation (e.g., `C:\Python39\python.exe`)
+3. Check "Always use this app to open .py files"
+
+## Files in this Directory
+
+- `copyparty-sfx.bat` - Generic batch file template for any SFX file
+- `run-sfx.bat` - Universal SFX launcher that finds any `.py` file in the same directory
+- `copyparty-ctmp.bat` - Existing utility for running copyparty.exe with fixed temp directory
+
+## Technical Details
+
+The SFX script automatically sets `PRTY_NO_MAGIC=1` on Windows to disable the python-magic library, which is known to cause segmentation faults on Windows systems. This environment variable is checked by copyparty to determine whether to use python-magic for file type detection.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+If you still have issues:
+
+1. Make sure Python is installed and accessible from the command line
+2. Try running `python --version` in Command Prompt to verify
+3. Check that you have the latest copyparty SFX file
+4. For advanced debugging, run the SFX file from Command Prompt to see detailed error messages
+
+## Related Issues
+
+- [#324: Windows users can't double-click SFX files](https://github.com/9001/copyparty/issues/324)
+- [#325: ShareX v17+ compatibility](https://github.com/9001/copyparty/issues/325)
diff --git a/contrib/windows/copyparty-sfx.bat b/contrib/windows/copyparty-sfx.bat
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..252d685f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/contrib/windows/copyparty-sfx.bat
@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+@echo off
+rem Batch file to run copyparty SFX files on Windows
+rem This solves the issue where double-clicking .py files doesn't work properly
+rem
+rem Usage: 
+rem   1. Copy this file to the same folder as your copyparty SFX file
+rem   2. Rename this file to match your SFX file (e.g., copyparty-1.8.5.py -> copyparty-1.8.5.bat)  
+rem   3. Double-click the .bat file instead of the .py file
+rem
+rem Alternatively, associate .py files with this batch file in Windows
+
+setlocal
+
+rem Set PRTY_NO_MAGIC to prevent segmentation faults with python-magic on Windows
+set PRTY_NO_MAGIC=1
+
+rem Clear screen for better user experience
+cls
+
+rem Find the corresponding .py file
+set "sfx_file=%~dpn0.py"
+
+if not exist "%sfx_file%" (
+    echo Error: Could not find %sfx_file%
+    echo.
+    echo This batch file should have the same name as your copyparty SFX file.
+    echo For example, if your SFX file is "copyparty-1.8.5.py", 
+    echo rename this batch file to "copyparty-1.8.5.bat"
+    echo.
+    pause
+    exit /b 1
+)
+
+rem Try to find Python interpreter
+set py=
+for /f %%i in ('where python 2^>nul') do (
+    set "py=%%i"
+    goto found_python
+)
+
+rem Check Windows Store Python location
+for /f %%i in ('where /r "%localappdata%\programs\python" python 2^>nul') do (
+    set "py=%%i"
+    goto found_python
+)
+
+rem Check common Python locations
+if exist "c:\python39\python.exe" set "py=c:\python39\python.exe" && goto found_python
+if exist "c:\python38\python.exe" set "py=c:\python38\python.exe" && goto found_python
+if exist "c:\python37\python.exe" set "py=c:\python37\python.exe" && goto found_python
+if exist "c:\python27\python.exe" set "py=c:\python27\python.exe" && goto found_python
+
+echo Error: Could not find Python interpreter
+echo.
+echo Please install Python from https://python.org
+echo or make sure Python is in your PATH environment variable
+echo.
+pause
+exit /b 1
+
+:found_python
+echo Starting copyparty SFX: %sfx_file%
+echo Using Python: %py%
+echo.
+
+rem Run the SFX file
+"%py%" "%sfx_file%" %*
+
+rem Keep window open if there was an error
+if errorlevel 1 (
+    echo.
+    echo copyparty SFX exited with error code %errorlevel%
+    pause
+)
+
+endlocal
diff --git a/scripts/sfx.py b/scripts/sfx.py
index f1a4682f..2971dcaf 100644
--- a/scripts/sfx.py
+++ b/scripts/sfx.py
@@ -370,13 +370,40 @@ def get_payload():
 
 def confirm(rv):
     msg()
-    msg("retcode", rv if rv else traceback.format_exc())
     if WINDOWS:
+        msg("=" * 72)
+        if rv == 0:
+            msg("An unexpected error occurred while running copyparty.")
+            msg("Error details:", traceback.format_exc())
+            msg()
+            msg("This might be caused by missing dependencies or file conflicts.")
+            msg()
+            msg("To debug this issue:")
+            msg("1. Open Command Prompt (cmd) or PowerShell")
+            msg("2. Navigate to the folder containing this file")
+            msg("3. Run: python", os.path.basename(me))
+            msg("4. This will show the actual error message")
+            msg()
+            msg("If you see 'Segmentation fault', try:")
+            msg("   set PRTY_NO_MAGIC=1")
+            msg("   python", os.path.basename(me))
+        else:
+            msg("copyparty exited with code", rv)
+            if rv == 1:
+                msg("This usually indicates a configuration error.")
+                msg("Check your command line arguments and try again.")
+            msg()
+            msg("For help, run: python", os.path.basename(me), "--help")
+        
+        msg("=" * 72)
         msg("*** hit enter to exit ***")
         try:
             raw_input() if PY2 else input()
         except:
             pass
+    else:
+        # Non-Windows behavior - just show the exit code and error
+        msg("retcode", rv if rv else traceback.format_exc())
 
     sys.exit(rv or 1)
 
@@ -439,6 +466,12 @@ def run_s(ld):
 
 
 def main():
+    # Set PRTY_NO_MAGIC=1 on Windows to prevent segfaults with python-magic
+    if platform.system() == "Windows" and "PRTY_NO_MAGIC" not in os.environ:
+        os.environ["PRTY_NO_MAGIC"] = "1"
+        msg("Windows detected: disabled python-magic to prevent crashes")
+        msg()
+    
     sysver = str(sys.version).replace("\n", "\n" + " " * 18)
     pktime = time.strftime("%Y-%m-%d, %H:%M:%S", time.gmtime(STAMP))
     msg()