Log file names without special characters

[opseua]

Hello!

I recently tried to access a log file to check the synchronization history, and when trying to open the HTML file in Chrome, it reported that it could not find the file (because it contains characters not accepted by the address bar). Wouldn't it be ideal for FFS to remove special characters from the log file name (keeping only letters, numbers '_' and '.')?



Example of a file that Chrome can find and open:
"D:\ARQUIVOS\WINDOWS\PORTABLE_FreeFileSync\Logs\It works [TEST].html"


Example of a file that Chrome CANNOT find and open:
"D:\ARQUIVOS\WINDOWS\PORTABLE_FreeFileSync\Logs\It does not work → [TEST].html"


I know I can rename the sync task name, but some characters help me distinguish one from the others, so I need to keep it.

Thanks! : )

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FFS x64, v13.4, Windows 11

[Gianni1962]

I haven't tested with a true log file from FFS, I have created a file like this

E:\Download\It does not work → [TEST].html

and Google Chrome opens and show it without problems!
(Windows 11 Pro 64 bit Italian)
(The second screenshot shows the address bar when you put the cursor into it.)

I can notice that in your environment the right arrow is converted in %3F that should be the escape sequence for the ? sign.

The problem arise when you open it from FFS?
Is the same opening the file double-clicking in Windows File Explorer?

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[opseua]

Thanks for the answer! The problem happens because my Chrome is portable. I installed it in normal mode and it worked, thank you in the same way