[LANDrop] No longer shows yes no button to download in permission window

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3 days ago In LANDrop
no longer shows yes no button to download in permission window

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3 days ago

Hi! Thanks for reaching out about the missing "Yes" and "No" buttons in the LANDrop app permission window on your Windows 10 device. To get a better sense of the issue, could you please help me with a couple of things?

1. When exactly does this permission window show up? Is it when you try to send or receive files?
2. Have you recently updated LANDrop or Windows before this started happening?
3. What happens if you try to click on the area where the buttons used to be? Does anything respond at all?
4. Are you running LANDrop as an administrator or a regular user?
5. Is this happening only on your device or have you noticed the same on others?

Knowing these details will help me narrow down the cause. Meanwhile, here are some quick steps you can try:

1. Restart the LANDrop app and your computer — sometimes the UI glitches and a reboot can fix the issue.
2. Check if LANDrop needs permissions in Windows Settings > Privacy > File system or App permissions, and try toggling those off and on.
3. Run LANDrop as administrator: right click the app icon and select 'Run as administrator' to see if the buttons reappear.
4. If you updated LANDrop or Windows recently, consider rolling back or reinstalling the app to a stable version.

Let's start here, and based on what you try or observe, I can guide you further. Does that sound good?

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Vincent
3 days ago

it shows during the receive file on receiving computer. No have not updated as its up to date. nothing hap[pens when i click on the area where yes no button used to be, Running as administrator

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Thanks for the details! So, the permission window prompting you to accept or decline file reception no longer shows the "Yes" or "No" buttons on the receiving Windows 10 machine, even when running LANDrop as administrator. The buttons are non-visible and unresponsive.

Since this happens during file reception, and you have not recently updated the app or Windows, it could be a UI glitch or a permissions overlay issue. Here are some targeted steps to try:

1. Check for LANDrop app window focus or hidden dialog:
- Sometimes the prompt might be there but not visible or behind other windows. Try using Alt+Tab to cycle through open windows to see if a confirmation prompt is hiding behind others.
- Also try pressing Tab or Arrow keys to tab through focusable elements and hit Enter to confirm. This can sometimes "click" invisible buttons.

2. Adjust Windows scaling and display settings:
- Go to Settings > System > Display and check scaling settings. If scaling is above 100% (like 125% or 150%), try setting it back to 100%, then restart LANDrop and test again. UI elements can sometimes get hidden with high DPI scaling.

3. Temporarily disable any third-party overlay software:
- If you run apps such as screen recorders, video card overlays (like NVIDIA GeForce Experience), or alternate window managers, try disabling them temporarily. They can interfere with permission dialogs.

4. Reset LANDrop app settings:
- If there’s a settings menu in LANDrop, look for an option to reset or clear preferences—this may fix UI bugs.

5. Run LANDrop in compatibility mode:
- Right-click the LANDrop executable or shortcut, select Properties > Compatibility tab.
- Check "Run this program in compatibility mode" for Windows 8 or 7.
- Click OK and relaunch to see if the buttons appear.

6. Try a reinstall with the latest LANDrop:
- Even if “up to date,” consider downloading the latest version fresh from the official site and reinstalling to ensure no corrupted files.

If after these the issue persists, it might be a known bug or a graphic/UI rendering problem internal to LANDrop. In that case, I can help you file a bug report with their support or GitHub repository for a fix.

Let me know how these feel on your system, and if any step helps restore the buttons. Are you comfortable trying these now?

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Vincent
3 days ago

I increased the screen size from 125% to 150% and then tab and the yes no reappeared. thank you

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That's great news! I'm glad that reducing the screen scaling from 150% to 125% and using the Tab key brought back the "Yes" and "No" buttons for you. The issue often happens because some apps don't automatically adjust their interface elements correctly at higher scaling levels, which can cause buttons to be hidden or out of view.

If you prefer to keep the 150% scaling for better readability, you might try this quick trick next time the buttons vanish:

- When the permission window appears, press Tab to cycle through hidden controls, then press Enter to select the focused option.

This way, even if the buttons don't visually appear, you can still interact with the prompt.

Glad we got you back up and running! If any other questions or issues come up, feel free to ask.

Are you satisfied with the solution I provided?

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