files-community / files-community/Files

Bug: Copy and paste isn't working

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area - file operations needs - reproducing
Dominant language
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Description

### Description

Doesnt work, I want my money back.

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/113e3f47-d352-4f50-8129-3b5cf58ce0a3

### Steps To Reproduce

COPY-PASTE
DELETE

### Files Version

4.2.9.0

### Windows Version

11

### User ID

_No response_

### Log File

[Screenshot 2026-08-21 081527.png](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a27248d4-d60e-477c-a04d-608f184d92b3)

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Research direction

No source file or test is identified. Start by reproducing the COPY-PASTE and DELETE steps in Files 4.2.9.0 on Windows 11, then inspect the behavior around the affected file operation; done means copy, paste, and delete work reliably.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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