Black hole error when closing the preview window.

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Closing the preview window with the 'x' symbol results in a "page not found" or black hole error. Users report experiencing this issue frequently and unexpectedly. There is an existing thread addressing the preview overlay closing problem. A member has identified the issue and is working on a fix expected within a few days. The discussion highlights ongoing concerns about the functionality of the preview feature.
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If I close it with the x symbol in the upper right, I get the page not found / black hole error.
 
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I too have been seeing a LOT of black hole pages. Haven't looked at when it's happening just that it seems to be happening when I don't expect it.
 
I've tracked down the problem and hope to fix it in the next few days
 

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