[Issue]: MEGAsync blocks VSCode right click menu #1115
Description
Summary
VSCode features a function where right-clicking on an empty space within a folder displays an 'Open with Code' context menu, allowing the current directory to be opened directly in the editor. Previously, this was implemented by adding VSCode-related entries to the Windows Registry. In newer versions of VSCode, this has been transitioned to a COM component implementation to better adapt to Windows 11.
Under specific circumstances within folders synchronized by MEGAsync, clicking this menu item results in no response at all. VSCode logs confirm that the application is never even invoked.
Steps to Reproduce (For Bug Reports)
This issue is exclusive to folders where MEGAsync synchronization is enabled; these folders cannot be opened via the context menu even if the MEGAsync client is completely shut down. Furthermore, the bug is difficult to reproduce consistently. Any computer that previously had an older version of VSCode installed—even if it was later uninstalled—fails to reproduce this bug. At present, it is difficult to determine where the error originates. Hope experienced developers can provide guidance on how to isolate the root cause of this issue.
Environment Details
- OS: Windows 11 [Version 10.0.26100.7623]
- MEGASync Version: 6.1.1
- VSCode: 1.109.5 (system setup)
Commit: 072586267e68ece9a47aa43f8c108e0dcbf44622
Date: 2026-02-19T19:43:32.382Z
Electron: 39.3.0
ElectronBuildId: 13313481
Chromium: 142.0.7444.265
Node.js: 22.21.1
V8: 14.2.231.22-electron.0
OS: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100