An Information Bar Appears When Typing A Non-existent Path Into 'Filter By Prefix' Box For A File Share

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Overview

In the latest version of Storage Explorer (1.39.0-dev), a peculiar issue has been observed when typing a non-existent path into the 'Filter by prefix' box for a file share. This article aims to provide a detailed explanation of the problem, its reproduction steps, and the expected experience.

Storage Explorer Version and Architecture

  • Storage Explorer Version: 1.39.0-dev (105)
  • Regression From: 1.35.0
  • Architecture: arm64
  • Storage Explorer Build Number: 20250514.1
  • Platform: All (Windows 11 arm64, Windows 11 x64, Linux Ubuntu 22.04, MacOS Sequoia 15.4.1 (Apple M1 Pro))

Bug Description

When typing a non-existent path into the 'Filter by prefix' box for a file share, an information bar appears. This unexpected behavior is the focus of this article.

Steps to Reproduce

To reproduce this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Expand one storage account: Navigate to the storage account and expand it to reveal its contents.
  2. File Shares: Click on the 'File Shares' option to access the file shares within the storage account.
  3. Create a file share: Create a new file share by clicking on the 'Create a file share' button.
  4. Type 'f1/' into the 'Filter by prefix' dialog: In the 'Filter by prefix' dialog, type 'f1/' to filter the file shares.
  5. Check whether no information bar appears: Verify that no information bar appears after typing the non-existent path.

Actual Experience

Contrary to the expected experience, an information bar appears when typing a non-existent path into the 'Filter by prefix' box for a file share.

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Details

The information bar displays the following message:

This request is not authorized to perform this operation using this permission. RequestId:5a6bda92-c01a-0075-58a9-c4c291000000 Time:2025-05-14T08:25:33.5912183Z

Expected Experience

The expected experience is that no information bar appears when typing a non-existent path into the 'Filter by prefix' box for a file share.

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Additional Context

  1. This issue doesn't reproduce for regular and ADLS Gen2 blob containers: The issue is specific to file shares and does not occur when using regular or ADLS Gen2 blob containers.
  2. GIF: A GIF illustrating the issue is provided below:

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Conclusion

Q: What is the information bar issue in Storage Explorer?

A: The information bar issue in Storage Explorer occurs when typing a non-existent path into the 'Filter by prefix' box for a file share, resulting in an unexpected information bar appearing.

Q: What are the steps to reproduce the issue?

A: To reproduce the issue, follow these steps:

  1. Expand one storage account.
  2. Click on the 'File Shares' option.
  3. Create a new file share.
  4. Type 'f1/' into the 'Filter by prefix' dialog.
  5. Verify that an information bar appears.

Q: What is the expected experience when typing a non-existent path?

A: The expected experience is that no information bar appears when typing a non-existent path into the 'Filter by prefix' box for a file share.

Q: Why does the issue occur only for file shares and not for regular and ADLS Gen2 blob containers?

A: The issue is specific to file shares and does not occur when using regular or ADLS Gen2 blob containers.

Q: What is the message displayed in the information bar?

A: The information bar displays the following message:

This request is not authorized to perform this operation using this permission. RequestId:5a6bda92-c01a-0075-58a9-c4c291000000 Time:2025-05-14T08:25:33.5912183Z

Q: Is there a GIF available to illustrate the issue?

A: Yes, a GIF illustrating the issue is provided below:

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Q: What is the Storage Explorer version affected by this issue?

A: The issue affects Storage Explorer version 1.39.0-dev (105) and is a regression from version 1.35.0.

Q: What is the platform affected by this issue?

A: The issue affects all platforms, including Windows 11 arm64, Windows 11 x64, Linux Ubuntu 22.04, and MacOS Sequoia 15.4.1 (Apple M1 Pro).

Q: Is there a fix available for this issue?

A: Unfortunately, there is no fix available for this issue at this time. However, we recommend keeping an eye on the Storage Explorer release notes for any updates or patches.

Q: How can I report this issue or provide feedback?

A: You can report this issue or provide feedback by submitting a support ticket or contacting the Storage Explorer support team directly.