Opening files from explorer always open the first file if the "Load images in subfolders" option is enabled
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Description
Windows OS version
win11 24h2
ImageGlass version
10.0.6.906-win-x64 Magick.NET Q16-HDRI-OpenMP x64 net8.0 14.17.1 .NET 10.0.11
ImageGlass release
Classic
1️⃣ Steps to reproduce
- reset settings, select the professional profile, and register for file associations
- settings -> image -> check "Load images in subfolders"
- open a file in explorer (by double clicking)
2️⃣ Actual behavior
The first image of that folder is opened, regardless of the image actually clicked on
3️⃣ Expected behavior
The double-clicked image should be opened
4️⃣ Screenshots / Video / Sample image file
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5️⃣ Additional context
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Research direction
Reproduce the issue on Windows 11 with ImageGlass Classic using the professional profile, registered file associations, and "Load images in subfolders" enabled. Trace the file-association opening entry point and verify that the selected double-clicked image, rather than the folder's first image, is opened.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp
- Domain
- desktop, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 55/100