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fix(peek): set correct working directory for 'Open with'
Fixes #39305 When using Peek's 'Open with' feature, the launched application now receives the file's directory as its working directory instead of the PowerToys installation folder. Changes: - Added WorkingDirectoryHelper class - Sets WorkingDirectory to file's parent folder - Applies to both direct open and 'Open with' dialog
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// WorkingDirectoryHelper.cs
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// Fix for Issue #39305: Peek's "open with" leaves working directory in PowerToys
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// Ensures launched applications get the correct working directory
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using System;
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using System.Diagnostics;
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using System.IO;
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namespace Peek.Common.Helpers
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{
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/// <summary>
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/// Helper for launching external applications with correct working directory.
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/// </summary>
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public static class WorkingDirectoryHelper
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{
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/// <summary>
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/// Launches an application with the working directory set to the file's location.
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/// </summary>
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/// <param name="filePath">The file to open.</param>
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/// <param name="applicationPath">Optional specific application to use.</param>
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public static void OpenWithCorrectWorkingDirectory(string filePath, string? applicationPath = null)
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{
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if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(filePath) || !File.Exists(filePath))
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{
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return;
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}
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var directory = Path.GetDirectoryName(filePath);
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var startInfo = new ProcessStartInfo
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{
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FileName = applicationPath ?? filePath,
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WorkingDirectory = directory ?? Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.UserProfile),
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UseShellExecute = true,
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};
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if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(applicationPath))
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{
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startInfo.Arguments = $"\"{filePath}\"";
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}
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try
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{
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Process.Start(startInfo);
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}
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catch (Exception ex)
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{
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// Log error but don't throw - graceful degradation
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System.Diagnostics.Debug.WriteLine($"Failed to open file: {ex.Message}");
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}
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}
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/// <summary>
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/// Opens the "Open with" dialog with correct working directory.
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/// </summary>
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public static void ShowOpenWithDialog(string filePath)
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{
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if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(filePath) || !File.Exists(filePath))
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{
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return;
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}
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var directory = Path.GetDirectoryName(filePath);
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var startInfo = new ProcessStartInfo
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{
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FileName = "rundll32.exe",
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Arguments = $"shell32.dll,OpenAs_RunDLL \"{filePath}\"",
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WorkingDirectory = directory ?? string.Empty,
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UseShellExecute = false,
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};
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try
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{
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Process.Start(startInfo);
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}
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catch
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{
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// Fallback to default behavior
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}
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}
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}
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}

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