microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

[Command Palette] Handle settings file safely

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CmdPal - Settings CmdPal-Core Needs-Prioritization Needs-Triage Product-Command Palette
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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

Safely don't use the settings file at all right now whenever settings are incorrectly defined in the JSON.

### Scenario when this would be used?

Command Palette

### Supporting information

_No response_

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Research direction

No file, test, or entry point is identified in the issue. Start by locating the Command Palette settings loading and JSON validation paths, then verify that incorrectly defined JSON causes the settings file to be ignored safely.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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