[Windows] Unable to watch path

[ndrarmstrong]

After using the Atom editor for a while, it will refuse to open files and pop open the debugging console with an error: Uncaught TypeError: Unable to watch path

The editor usually works fine, but then will stop opening files once this starts.

I noticed a similar issue on Linux, but this is happening on Windows.

If the file watching fails, I'd expect a subtle warning (or no warning at all) and for the file I tried to open to open - not for it to refuse to open the file.

Potentially relevant information - this is on Windows 8.1 update 1, and the directory that is open is on a network drive. Also, it generally works (often for days) - but then stops working, so it must be able to watch these files sometimes.

[jmm]

Just ran into the same issue with Atom 0.141.0 / Windows 7 Home Premium x64. I don't know if it matters, but in this case I'm also trying to open a file from a network drive (samba share).