Hangs when any recent file is on a hdd in sleep mode
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- C
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Description
* Xreader version 2.8.1
* Distribution Arch
I'm experiencing frequent hangs if I'm opening XReader, if I have any "recent" file on a hdd which is in sleep mode. It seems XReader is trying to access these recent files. This leads to the "hang", meaning XReader even won't show up. The hang lasts about 10 sec if the recent file is on a hdd which needs 10 sec to wake up.
I did not find any options to disable screening for those recent files.
I see the following possible solutions here:
- Give the user the chance to still use XReader while those recent file checks are done in the background.
- Add an option to disable the recent file feature altogether.
- Add an option to skip recent files which are on remote / unreachable places.
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Research direction
Reproduce startup with a recent file on a sleeping HDD, then trace the recent-file checks that block XReader from appearing. Decide which proposed behavior is wanted—background checks, disabling recent files, or skipping unreachable locations—before identifying the affected code and defining completion.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100