Renaming RSS feed results in "Parent folder doesn't exist" failure #12560

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opened 2026-02-21 22:53:24 -05:00 by deekerman · 2 comments

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 22:53:24 -05:00

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Originally created by @KirkH420 on GitHub (Nov 8, 2021).

qBittorrent & operating system versions

qBittorrent: v4.3.9 x64
Operating System: Windows 10 pro (19043.1288) (10.0.19043)
Qt: 5.15.2
Libtorrent: 1.2.14.0

What is the problem?

When attempting to rename a RSS feed that exists in a subdirectory, qBittorrent will throw an error that says
"Parent folder doesn't exist: {variable}." (variable is the name qBittorent is looking for)

This directory can exist but qBittorrent doesn't see it.

Sometimes this results in a CTD (crash to desktop).

Steps to reproduce

Open the RSS tab.
In the left panel, create a RSS feed. Here is one for testing:
https://rarbg.to/rssdd.php?category=17

Give it a name, anything you want.
Next, create a New Folder and give it a name.
Drag, your RSS feed into the folder you just created.
Now the error may happen if you attempt to Rename the RSS Feed.

It also seems to be triggered if you have several folders and you move one of them inside another folder.
In this case, you probably will not be able to rename due to the error.

If you continue to play around with it after it gives this error, it may CTD or it may not. I only had that happen once.

Additional context

Log(s) & preferences file(s)

feeds.json.txt

Originally created by @KirkH420 on GitHub (Nov 8, 2021). ### qBittorrent & operating system versions qBittorrent: v4.3.9 x64 Operating System: Windows 10 pro (19043.1288) (10.0.19043) Qt: 5.15.2 Libtorrent: 1.2.14.0 ### What is the problem? When attempting to rename a RSS feed that exists in a subdirectory, qBittorrent will throw an error that says "Parent folder doesn't exist: {variable}." (variable is the name qBittorent is looking for) This directory can exist but qBittorrent doesn't see it. Sometimes this results in a CTD (crash to desktop). ### Steps to reproduce Open the RSS tab. In the left panel, create a RSS feed. Here is one for testing: https://rarbg.to/rssdd.php?category=17 Give it a name, anything you want. Next, create a New Folder and give it a name. Drag, your RSS feed into the folder you just created. Now the error may happen if you attempt to Rename the RSS Feed. It also seems to be triggered if you have several folders and you move one of them inside another folder. In this case, you probably will not be able to rename due to the error. If you continue to play around with it after it gives this error, it may CTD or it may not. I only had that happen once. ### Additional context ![qBittorrent_RSSRenameBug](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/29521840/140712681-fe76f4c8-6bbd-4b99-85ad-cf6aebd75d2f.png) ### Log(s) & preferences file(s) [feeds.json.txt](https://github.com/qbittorrent/qBittorrent/files/7495526/feeds.json.txt)

deekerman

2026-02-21 22:53:24 -05:00

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deekerman commented

2026-02-21 22:53:31 -05:00

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@luzpaz commented on GitHub (Nov 7, 2023):

@KirkH420 can you reproduce on latest stable ?

@luzpaz commented on GitHub (Nov 7, 2023): @KirkH420 can you reproduce on latest stable ?

deekerman commented

2026-02-21 22:53:38 -05:00

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@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (Sep 17, 2024):

qBittorrent: v4.3.9 x64

Version is obsolete & no further response/feedback from OP.

Thank you for your contribution, we are starting to close all old/stale/obsolete tickets.

Please update to latest qBittorrent 4.6.7 ATTOW.

If any issues are experienced, please open a new ticket.

@xavier2k6 commented on GitHub (Sep 17, 2024): >qBittorrent: v4.3.9 x64 Version is obsolete & no further response/feedback from OP. Thank you for your contribution, we are starting to close all old/stale/obsolete tickets. Please update to latest qBittorrent 4.6.7 ATTOW. If any issues are experienced, please open a new ticket.