Better error dialogs

Andrew · 2014-05-27 02:47

The (2), (5) etc. (presumably internal error codes) makes no sense for users, so why not remove them?

Also, in the second case why does it say couldn't open file when the problem is lack of a default configured email client?

P.S. Additional query that just occurred to me - what's the error displayed if the system lacks a default browser and any of the help buttons or website link in the About dialog or online Help menu actions are clicked?

Last edited by Andrew (2014-05-27 02:49)

den4b · 2014-06-04 15:53

The (2) and (5) are system error codes. They are not for users, but for developers to figure out what went wrong.

Actions such as opening an external file (History, Quick Start, etc), emailing, opening a link - are all executed via shell open command. The message is generalized because these commands are executed the same way and Windows takes care of how exactly to execute them.

It is impossible to know the exact underlying cause of the problem, such as email or a web browser not configured. Shell open operation will return generic system error message.

Andrew · 2014-06-12 17:55

Ok, I just thought that you were in control of the "Could not open the following file" text in the error dialog, but if the complete text is returned by the shell open operation and you're simply displaying it then I suppose there's no way to customize it as per the action.

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#1 2014-05-27 02:47

Better error dialogs

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Re: Better error dialogs

#3 2014-06-12 17:55

Re: Better error dialogs

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