notepad-plus-plus / notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus
Notepad++ sporadically crashes on new file save
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Description
Description of the Issue
Sometimes when I save a new file, Notepad++ will crash. The file does get created, but the application pauses and then closes (any other open unsaved work is lost).
Steps to Reproduce the Issue
So far, I haven't been able to consistently recreate the issue.
- File -> New to create a new document
- Type some text
- Save the file somewhere
Expected Behavior
Not crashing.
Actual Behavior
Crashing.
Debug Information
Notepad++ v7.7.1 (32-bit)
Build time : Jun 16 2019 - 21:14:50
Path : C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
Admin mode : OFF
Local Conf mode : OFF
OS : Windows 10 (64-bit)
Plugins : DSpellCheck.dll Linter.dll mimeTools.dll NppConverter.dll NppExport.dll
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Research direction
Start by attempting the listed new-file save steps with the reported Notepad++ v7.7.1, Windows 10, 32-bit build and plugin set. Because reproduction is inconsistent, collect crash evidence around saving a new file and determine whether the application still closes while preserving other unsaved work. Done means the crash cause is identified and the save scenario no longer crashes.
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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
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100