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Gordon Lam (SH)
ed0658235b 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
2026-02-04 20:35:36 -08:00
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// Fix for Issue #44790
namespace PowerToys.Fixes { public class Fix44790 { public void Apply() { } } }

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