Error while using sync to create a drive. #33

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1. Michael-S commented on Feb 7, 2021

   

   Michael-S

   on Feb 7, 2021

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   I hit this same error on Windows 10 home. I believe it's caused by https://github.com/hypercore-protocol/cli/blob/master/lib/commands/drive/sync.js#L66 it's using the mkdirp NodeJS package 'sync' command, and according to https://www.npmjs.com/package/mkdirp:

   """windows vs unix caveat

   On Windows file systems, attempts to create a root directory (ie, a drive letter or root UNC path) will fail. If the root directory exists, then it will fail with EPERM. """

   And of course, EPERM is the exact error you and I are seeing on Windows.

   I am not having any problems with hyp cli on Linux, but I'm trying to set up a hyp sync to back up my kids' files on their Windows gaming PCs.
2. jaoiaisoh commented on Feb 19, 2021

   

   jaoiaisoh

   on Feb 19, 2021

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   Thanks @Michael-S ! I think I'll open a PR for this.
3. Michael-S commented on Feb 19, 2021

   

   Michael-S

   on Feb 19, 2021

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   Cool! I'm too new to Node to solve this myself.