saving files without sufficient permissions sneakily saves to "virtual store" windows 7
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Description
While saving .tmx or save as image to c:\ with a user without write permission, it automatically writes to c:\users\username\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\
This is very confusing because it incorrectly shows that it saved the file where it does not have permission (in the file browser in tiled only), but is not actually there.
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Research direction
Reproduce on Windows 7 by saving a .tmx file or image to C:\ without write permission. Trace the save and file-browser behavior to determine why Windows VirtualStore makes the file appear saved, then verify that failed saves are reported accurately and no misleading location is shown.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100