notepad-plus-plus / notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus

Plugins removed when updating Notepad++

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Description

Description of the Issue
Steps to Reproduce the Issue
  1. Install Notepad++ 8.5.6 64 bit over an existing Notepad++
  2. Plugins are gone
Expected Behavior
Actual Behavior
Debug Information

Notepad++ v8.5.6 (64-bit)
Build time : Aug 15 2023 - 15:29:28
Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
Command Line : "C:\Users\PHudson\AppData\Local\Temp\wzeab5\doc\ComparePlugin.readme.txt"
Admin mode : OFF
Local Conf mode : OFF
Cloud Config : OFF
OS Name : Windows 10 Enterprise (64-bit)
OS Version : 22H2
OS Build : 19045.3324
Current ANSI codepage : 1252
Plugins :
mimeTools (2.9)
NppConverter (4.5)
NppExport (0.4)

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Research direction

No source file, test, or entry point is identified in the issue. First reproduce the problem by installing Notepad++ 8.5.6 64-bit over an existing installation with the listed plugins, then trace the update and plugin-handling behavior. Done means the existing plugins remain available after the update.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop-dev, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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