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Bug: Opening from external app opens an additional explorer window

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Description

### Description

I've set Files as the default file manager and whenever I open a folder from an external application it also opens an additional explorer window a few seconds after Files have been opened.
Also, it does not select the file when using "show in folder" links (like from the web browser).

### Steps To Reproduce

1. Open a folder from an external application (web browser, download manager, etc.)
2. wait
3. An additional window appears

### Requirements

There should be no additional explorer window.
Also if opened via a "show in folder" type link, the file should be selected.

### Files Version

3.4.1.0

### Windows Version

10.0.22631.3672

### Log File

[debug.log](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/15687195/debug.log)

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