Plugin upgrade/uninstallation error doesn't show necessary details.
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Description
Plugin upgrade/uninstallation error doesn't show necessary details.
When a plugin upgrade or uninstallation fails, the message doesn't include any details on what file location can not be accessed. The only indication is Access is denied. (os error 5) which indicates permission issues, but the error doesn't disclose which file(s).
Example:
Failed to uninstall plugin "workiq@copilot-plugins"
Failed to uninstall plugin: Access is denied. (os error 5)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| App version | 1.1.20 |
| OS | Windows 10.0.26200 |
| Theme | GitHub |
| Path | /chat |
| Tenure | Week 17 |
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Research direction
Reproduce the plugin upgrade or uninstallation failure on Windows using the example plugin "workiq@copilot-plugins" and inspect the resulting error path. Trace where the generic "Access is denied. (os error 5)" message is assembled; done means the failure identifies the inaccessible file or files while preserving the existing error context.
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Assessment
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 55/100