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  1. Jalview
  2. JAL-3628

Unable to save update to an existing file on Windows due to 'something went wrong with the backups of this file' dialog when backups are disabled

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    • Type: Bug
    • Status: Closed
    • Priority: Major
    • Resolution: Incomplete
    • Affects Version/s: 2.11.1.0
    • Fix Version/s: 2.11.1.1
    • Component/s: file format issue
    • Labels:
    • Environment:
      Appears limited to Win10 and not affecting all users
    • Urgency:
      Urgent
    • Sprint:
      2.11.1.1 Release

      Description

      Jalview bugs whenever I try to "save" a file (any format) with the following error:
      "Something went wrong with the backups of this file. Yes/No Dialog" It appears that Yes/no are functionally equivalent in this dialog.

      This is whether or not I have "make backups" checked.
      Workaround: Saving as a new file works fine, and if I first delete the old file that is opened it will save the loaded version with the original file name. (nb. in 2.11.1.0 nothing output to the java console, but 2.11.1.1 has more verbose error logging).

      Also note that I can open and save to this file name with other applications e.g. Textpad, so the file handle is not locked at a systems-level.

      This doesn't happen on my debian machine, just win10.

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JAL-3703 Saving a file fails in Windows 10 in a particular (not known) circumstance

          • Minor - Minor loss of function, or other problem where easy workaround is present.
          • Closed
          related with

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JAL-3667 Single file backup scheme removes the backup file every other save

          • Blocker - Blocks development and/or testing work, production could not run.
          • Closed

          Task - A task that needs to be done. JAL-3775 Merge of some 2.11.1.3 issues to develop

          • Major - Major loss of function.
          • Closed

          Task - A task that needs to be done. JAL-3676 Allow log level configuration via Jalview's Java Console, and a Copy to Clipboard button

          • Minor - Minor loss of function, or other problem where easy workaround is present.
          • Closed

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              Assignee:
              soares Ben Soares
              Reporter:
              mreese Michael Reese
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