microsoft / microsoft/AzureStorageExplorer

The behavior and the activity log are inconsistent when deleting one folder which contains a file ends with a dot and the setting "Disable file share trailing dot support" is checked

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Description

Storage Explorer Version: 1.30.0-dev
Build Number: 20230603.6
Branch: rel/1.30.0
Platform/OS: Windows 10/Linux Ubuntu 20.04/MacOS Ventura 13.4 (Apple M1 Pro)
Architecture: x64/arm64
How Found: From running test cases
Regression From: Not a regression

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Open Settings -> Make sure the setting 'Disable File Share Trailing Dot Support' is unchecked.
  2. Expand one storage account -> File Shares.
  3. Create a file share -> Create a folder named 'test'.
  4. Upload a file which ends with a dot to the folder.
  5. Check the setting 'Disable File Share Trailing Dot Support'.
  6. Delete the folder.
  7. Check whether the behavior and the activity log are consistent.

Expected Experience

The behavior and the activity log are consistent.

Actual Experience

The behavior and the activity log are inconsistent, there is a successful activity log and the folder still displays.
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