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Bug: Open with on archives opens it in Files rather then the dialog

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Description

### Description

With no associations click open with is opening the archive rather then the open with dialog.

### Steps To Reproduce

1. Remove all associated programs with archives (a VM/Windows sandbox would be easiest to set this up)
2. Right click archive > Open with
3. See archive is open in Files (Same as double clicking)

### Files Version

4.2.2

### Windows Version

10.0.26200.8875

### User ID

_No response_

### Log File

[debug.log](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/30681363/debug.log)

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Research direction

No source file or test is named. Reproduce the listed steps with an archive that has no associated programs, then trace the Open with command handling in the Files application and consult the attached debug.log. Done means selecting Open with opens the association dialog instead of opening the archive in Files.

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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
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
58/100

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