I don't think this would impact your current problems. You should be able to make everything run.
Did you install the latest build: #1447 and the latest NWP version: 4.0.4?
Here are some solutions from the website:
2026/04/25: If publishers have any problems, please ensure they update NWP app to 4.0.4 or greater.
2026/04/24: NWS Mobile 8.1 BETA will be available in a few days. Please do not use NWS Mobile BETA until that time.
2026/04/23: As explained in the Release Notes of NWS Desktop 8.1, brothers must Send App Data after updating. This ensures all data is encrypted with the new security. If a brother failed to do this, data may be missing from NWP app.
To fix:
Update NWS Desktop to the latest Minor Version
Click App > Refresh All App Data > Send App Data
you may see the following errors:
PROBLEM: Person names show as "Unknown".
SOLUTION: Change one person's Display Name, change it back, Send App Data.
PROBLEM: Public Speakers or Congregations show as "Unknown".
SOLUTION: Click Circuits, Congregations and Speakers > change the name of one Congregation and one Public Speaker (who is giving an upcoming talk) > click Send App Data
PROBLEM: Territories are not showing for Field Service Groups.
SOLUTION: Refresh the Field Service Groups. Change the name of one group, change it back, click Send App Data.
All other missing data simply Refresh the Data (e.g. make a small change, change it back, then Send App Data).
How to Fix Data Problems or Restore lost Data
Data is duplicated or having problems
Note: You must have Edit User Access for the data type you are trying to fix.
Click Congregation > Data Maintenance
Click Detect Data Problems
Click Remove Problem Data
I hope some of the above helps.