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OK button does not work in compatibility window, changes are not applied
See original GitHub issueDescription
When you right-click some .exe and switch to the compatibility tab, the OK button doesn’t work anymore.
Due to this fact, the changes can’t be applied.
Steps To Reproduce
- Right-click a
.exe - Go to properties
- Switch to the compatibility tab
- Try to close the window by using
OK(doesn’t matter if you change something or not)
Expected behavior
The window should close and changes should be applied.
Files Version
Version: 2.1.5.0 OS Version: 10.0.22000.469
Windows Version
Windows 11 Pro 21H2 Build 22000.469
Relevant Assets/Logs
Issue Analytics
- State:
- Created 2 years ago
- Comments:6 (3 by maintainers)
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I have the same issue with Files version 2.1.13.0. For me it doesn’t work with all .exe files
https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/45063794/153618901-24a4cc02-cc16-4132-954c-a2598669f419.mp4
Yes, it’s the Rocket League
.exe. After a bit of testing, it works occasionally when only changing the admin mode in the compatibility tab. But for all other options, the OK button does not work. I was able to reproduce this with other executables too. Seems like a permission error but it works fine with the normal Windows Explorer. Here is a GIF that shows that nothing is happening when changing no data but then suddenly working when switching the admin mode (this is the only option where it works).