claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] EXDEV ERROR When trying to attach a file into claude desktop app [2 comments, 2 participants]

When trying to attach a file into claude desktop i am getting this error:

Error Messages/Logs

TL;DR

The issue can likely be resolved by ensuring that the file to be attached is located on the same drive as the Claude Code application, or by configuring the application to handle cross-device links.

Guidance

• The error message EXDEV: cross-device link not permitted suggests that the issue is due to the file being located on a different drive (D:) than the Claude Code application (C:).
• To verify this, try attaching a file that is located on the same drive as the application (C:).
• As a potential workaround, consider moving the file to be attached to a location on the same drive as the application before attempting to attach it.
• The fact that this worked in a previous version suggests that there may be a regression in the current version, and reporting this issue to the developers may help resolve the issue in a future update.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not involve code, but rather a configuration or application issue.

Notes

The solution may not be applicable if the file to be attached must be located on a different drive, and alternative solutions such as configuring the application to handle cross-device links or using a different attachment method may be necessary.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Move the file to be attached to a location on the same drive as the application before attempting to attach it, as this is a simple and effective solution to the issue.