Hidden database forcing us to use "import duplicate roms" option... Bug?

[KillerQ]

Hey, All... 

 

I have noticed that if I remove a system or remove all the roms from a system (and the system disappears as a result), any attempt to re-import the system always results on 50% or less of the roms actually importing. 

 

However, if I select "force importing of duplicate roms," it works perfectly every time. 

 

This makes me feel that there is an ini file or some database somewhere that still exists after a system seems to be gone that will prevent those same roms from being able to be re-imported as it thinks they are still there... 

 

Any thoughts? 

 

Thanks! 

[Retro808]

I've never experienced anything like this. Thoughts are I highly doubt there are hidden ini files or databases anywhere. I have several cabinets set up and any time I have updated rom sets, deleted a platform or roms the imports back in usually go without hiccup. There are some very random misses but not anything to make me assume there are hidden files. Though usually those misses I had were user error on my part (forgot to check a field during import).

For giggles I went ahead and deleted GameBoy color platform then added the 300+ roms in that set-up back into Launhbox on 2 different cabinets and no issue. Same game count before and after. 

Are you by chance using a cloud share for your data or any chance have backup files of your platform xml files stored in the data folder? We have recently seen this cause issues for users. Just taking a shot in the dark. 

[KillerQ]

I'll check on the backups in the data folder. I don't recall moving anything there, but I will check! 

 

Thanks...