Insync unable to update hidden files on Windows

Bugs and issues Windows
#1

Whenever a local hidden file’s cloud version is updated (through either another linked computer or web interface), Insync would be unable to update the local version, showing an overlaying red cross on the file and system tray icon. Once I remove the hidden attribute from the file, Insync can update it again. I’ve tested this back and forth several times and the behavior is consistent.

I’ve read the log, and the exception message (from Python it seems) says:

{“type”: “IOError”, “value”: “[Errno 13] Permission denied: u’C:\\Users\\***\\Google Drive\\test.txt’”, “module”: “exceptions”}

This problem looks similar to the one described in this Stack Overflow question.

Hope this can be fixed soon.

#2

Let me tag our engineer @dipesh and he will get back to you.

#3

bump
checking on progress if any
@dipesh

#4

Two Insync updates later and still not fixed. Gotta keep nagging
@dipesh

A recognition of the problem would be a first step.

#5

@Hawk Yes, the issue is similar to what has been described in the stack overflow thread. However, here Insync is trying to overwrite the existing file with a new file instead of trying to write to the existing file.

I will work on this soon and update you. Sorry for the long delay.

Thanks