microsoft / microsoft/XmlNotepad

version 2.9.0.21 hangs when it cannot load schema

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Description

Version 2.9.0.21 hangs when it tries to open XMLs posted here: [https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/spl-resources.cfm]. Your older version 2.5.x can open them.

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Research direction

Start by opening the DailyMed XMLs linked in the issue with version 2.9.0.21 and compare the behavior with version 2.5.x. Trace the schema-loading path responsible for the hang; done means those documents open without hanging.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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