bayleeadamoss/zazu

Uninstall leave files that are not able to be deleted

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#325 opened on Aug 6, 2018

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Description

Expected Behavior

Complete uninstall of the app files. Windows App

Actual Behavior

There are some files in the user folder that are not able to be deleted. They have the following format: \User dir\zazu\plugins\tinytacotema\

inside each dir there area files like this: .head.zazu. That prevent the file from being deleted

Steps to reproduce the behavior

Versions

  • Zazu: Latest
  • OS: Windows 10

How can I delete these files?

Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate the uninstall process in the zazu app to ensure all plugin files, especially hidden .head.zazu files, are removed. Check if the uninstaller uses a directory cleanup that might skip hidden files.
Tech stack
javascriptelectron
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
1
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
File system basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80