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Andrew just wants to open his files on Windows 10 (programming.dev)

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https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-why-dont-i-have-permission-to-open-my/6f33e814-3cc6-4ce6-993c-dffcf1bb5b75

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[-] idegenszavak@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 months ago

I never said it's good ux, but it's working

[-] xmunk@sh.itjust.works -4 points 4 months ago

You described it as pebkac - it isn't - it's an OS design issue.

[-] idegenszavak@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 months ago

If you read the thread they got an answer to their question, then OP posts this rant here like its a classic "windows is stupid" thing, while simply a user tries to do something which is too complex for them, and blames their lack of knowledge on the os.

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