Public bug reported: Whenever one imports CSV data (e.g. Paypal history) , the datafile becomes corrupt and cannot be reopened.
To reproduce the bug, simply import some CSV accounts data. Close GnuCash and try to reopen it. The splash screen will hang at "Loading user data" Earlier versions of GnuCash were fine. Problem seems to have started with 2.4.7 GnuCash: Installed: 1:2.4.7-1 Candidate: 1:2.4.7-1 Version table: *** 1:2.4.7-1 0 Ubuntu 11.10 This is actually quite a serious bug because years worth of accounts can potentially be destroyed. ** Affects: gnucash (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/882524 Title: Gnucash Import CSV data corrupts user data file To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnucash/+bug/882524/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs