File Explorer doesn't work with Workspaces

[tbytetbyte]

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.87.1

Installation method

PowerToys auto-update

Running as admin

None

Area(s) with issue?

Workspaces

Steps to reproduce

1. Created Fancy Zone with 4 apps.
2. Move each app to its place
3. Launched Workspaces
4. Created space, with those 4 apps opened

✔️ Expected Behavior

When launch saved Workspace, opens the 4 apps an placing them in assigned positions.

❌ Actual Behavior

Only 3 apps opens and go to assigned position, excluding File Explorer, which it doesn't launch. Or, if file Explorer is open, it does nothing.

Other Software

No response

[donlaci]

/bugreport

[tbytetbyte]

Sorry for the delay, I'm very bussy. I will try reporting a bug.

[philcombiths]

Confirming that this remains a bug. I encounter the same issue with File Explorer not responding to Workspace launch.

Microsoft PowerToys version
0.88.0

Installation method
Windows Store

Running as admin
Yes

Area(s) with issue?
Workspaces

Steps to reproduce
Opened Workspaces Editor.
Saved a workspace with four apps arranged across two monitors, including a File Explorer window.

✔️ Expected Behavior
When Workspace is launched, opens the 4 apps if not opened already and places them in the assigned positions or moves existing windows to the assigned positions.

❌ Actual Behavior
Only 3 apps open and go to assigned position, excluding File Explorer, which it doesn't launch. Or, if a File Explorer window is open, it does not move the File Explorer window to the assigned position.

[donlaci]

Thanks for your feedback. Please create and send a /bugreport