Editor opening file in UNC path fails
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windows
- Dominant language
- Python
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- 275
- Forks
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Description
If you set an editor (in this case Notepad2-Mod) and open a text file located on a UNC path ("\server\share\file") it opens the editor but it does not open the file inside the editor.
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the failure with Notepad2-Mod and a text file on the stated UNC path (\server\share\file), then trace the file-manager path that launches the configured editor. Done means the editor opens and loads the selected UNC file, not merely the editor application.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100