lbryio / lbryio/lbry-desktop

Minor UI issue: "Choose File" opens LBRY install folder on windows

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Description

## The Issue
On the first usage, the "Choose File" button in the "Publish" section opens in LBRY install directory. It could be confusing for new users. It could maybe open in "My documents" or "My computer". It remembers the last directory after the first time.

## System Configuration

- LBRY Daemon version: 0.20.4
- LBRY App version: 0.23.0-rc.3
- LBRY Installation ID: 7tYN144rHXrspzJG9xLP28fi1JztXnbpKro6DBJEQyzBmXTyDgqRLfYsUvHYFVmMe2
- Operating system: Win 10

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the "Choose File" behavior in the Publish section on Windows and trace the file-picker entry point. The issue is done when first use opens a user-appropriate location rather than the LBRY install directory, while subsequent uses still remember the last directory.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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