This page contains Windows bias

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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.

Bias Analysis

Bias Types:
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_first
Summary:
The documentation exclusively references the Windows Azure Import/Export Tool (WAImportExport.exe), provides only Windows-style command-line examples (e.g., C:\ paths, .exe extension), and uses Windows-centric terminology (e.g., BitLocker, drive letters). There are no Linux equivalents, examples, or mentions of cross-platform support, which may exclude or confuse users on Linux or macOS systems.
Recommendations:
  • Explicitly state whether the Azure Import/Export Tool is available for Linux/macOS, and if not, provide guidance or alternatives for non-Windows users.
  • If a Linux version or cross-platform tool exists, provide equivalent Linux command-line examples (e.g., using /mnt or ~/ paths, and appropriate executable names).
  • Mention Linux-compatible encryption/decryption tools if BitLocker is referenced (e.g., dislocker or cryptsetup).
  • Avoid using only Windows drive letters and backslashes in file paths; provide POSIX-style examples as well.
  • Clarify any platform limitations early in the documentation, so users know if they need to use a Windows environment or VM.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <DriveLog> <DriveId>9WM35C2V</DriveId> <Blob Status="CompletedWithErrors"> <BlobPath>pictures/wild/desert.jpg</BlobPath> <FilePath>\pictures\wild\desert.jpg</FilePath> <LastModified>2012-09-18T23:47:08Z</LastModified> <Length>163840</Length> <BlockList> <Block Offset="65536" Length="65536" Id="AQAAAA==" Status="Failed" /> </BlockList> </Blob> <Status>CompletedWithErrors</Status> </DriveLog>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <DriveManifest Version="2011-10-01"> <Drive> <DriveId>9WM35C3U</DriveId> <ClientCreator>Windows Azure Import/Export service</ClientCreator> <BlobList> <Blob> <BlobPath>pictures/city/redmond.jpg</BlobPath> <FilePath>\pictures\city\redmond.jpg</FilePath> <Length>15360</Length> <PageRangeList> <PageRange Offset="0" Length="3584" Hash="72FC55ED9AFDD40A0C8D5C4193208416" /> <PageRange Offset="3584" Length="3584" Hash="68B28A561B73D1DA769D4C24AA427DB8" /> <PageRange Offset="7168" Length="512" Hash="F521DF2F50C46BC5F9EA9FB787A23EED" /> </PageRangeList> <PropertiesPath Hash="E72A22EA959566066AD89E3B49020C0A">\pictures\city\redmond.jpg.properties</PropertiesPath> </Blob> <Blob> <BlobPath>pictures/wild/canyon.jpg</BlobPath> <FilePath>\pictures\wild\canyon.jpg</FilePath> <Length>10884</Length> <BlockList> <Block Offset="0" Length="2721" Id="AAAAAA==" Hash="263DC9C4B99C2177769C5EBE04787037" /> <Block Offset="2721" Length="2721" Id="AQAAAA==" Hash="0C52BAE2CC20EFEC15CC1E3045517AA6" /> <Block Offset="5442" Length="2721" Id="AgAAAA==" Hash="73D1CB62CB426230C34C9F57B7148F10" /> <Block Offset="8163" Length="2721" Id="AwAAAA==" Hash="11210E665C5F8E7E4F136D053B243E6A" /> </BlockList> <PropertiesPath Hash="81D7F81B2C29F10D6E123D386C3A4D5A">\pictures\wild\canyon.jpg.properties</PropertiesPath> </Blob> </BlobList> </Drive> </DriveManifest>