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Bug: Files opened from explorer instance loses startup preference #6728

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@Talisman39ar

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I've used the Experimental feature to set Files as my default explorer, and when I click on the Files icon in the taskbar it opens to my specified folder right away (Documents in OneDrive in my case).

However, if I use the Win-E shortcut or anything that would normally open File Explorer, Files will open but it goes to the default home view instead.

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  1. Type Win-E
  2. Files opens, but opens in Home View rather than folder that user has set in preferences

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  • Always use correct start preference

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2.0.33.0

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Win 11 22000.282

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