Can't switch to another branch after creating new branch

Describe the bug

In a branch called ‘nonprod’, I have code changes. I create a New Branch ‘X’, based on ‘nonprod’, then I bring changes over to the new branch ‘X’. I click on ‘nonprod’ to switch back over, click on ‘Leave changes’ in the branch ‘X’, but the branch remains ‘X’ and not the desired ‘nonprod’.

I tested this on 2 repos, the same thing happens. I can’t get to my previous branch.

Version & OS

Version 2.5.7 Windows 7

Steps to reproduce the behavior

1. Have uncommitted new code, then go to Branch.
2. Click on New Branch.
3. Create branched based on current branch.
4. Click on Create branch.
5. Click on Bring changes over.
6. New branch is created.
7. Try to go to a different branch.
8. Click on Current branch dropdown.
9. Select another branch.
10. Click on Leave my changes.
11. Click on Switch branch.

Expected behavior

When I create a new branch, I expect to be able to go to other branches afterwards, even without committing the new code.

Actual behavior

I can’t go to other branches after I create a new branch with uncommitted code in it.

Logs

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2020-11-16.desktop.production.log

[KrisBNelson]

Well, that worked @steveward . I don’t know why. Setting up the mail and username, followed by the commit, both done in the command line, seems to have resolved the commit issue, where as doing the mail and username in command line only and committing in the GUI didn’t work. Thanks for the help.

[KrisBNelson]

@steveward I have local user directory, where I deleted Github Desktop folders when I previously uninstalled. I did the config via command line and then the GUI for committing, but that didn’t resolve the issue permanently either. Next time I commit I guess I can try the cmd method, but doubt that will change anything either.