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Settings option for the Windows Temminal is broken - doesn't do anything #2390

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opened 2026-01-30 22:53:52 +00:00 by claunia · 2 comments
claunia commented 2026-01-30 22:53:52 +00:00
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Originally created by @techiexplorer on GitHub (Jun 29, 2019).

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Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18922.1000]
Windows Terminal Version: 0.2.1715.0


# Steps to reproduce
1. Click on the settings button

# Expected behavior

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Supposed to open the settings window

# Actual behavior

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Nothing is opening.
Originally created by @techiexplorer on GitHub (Jun 29, 2019). <!-- This bug tracker is monitored by Windows Terminal development team and other technical folks. **Important: When reporting BSODs or security issues, DO NOT attach memory dumps, logs, or traces to Github issues**. Instead, send dumps/traces to secure@microsoft.com, referencing this GitHub issue. Please use this form and describe your issue, concisely but precisely, with as much detail as possible. --> # Environment Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.18922.1000] Windows Terminal Version: 0.2.1715.0 ``` # Steps to reproduce 1. Click on the settings button # Expected behavior <!-- A description of what you're expecting, possibly containing screenshots or reference material. --> Supposed to open the settings window # Actual behavior <!-- What's actually happening? --> Nothing is opening.
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claunia commented 2026-01-30 22:53:53 +00:00
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@alefnull commented on GitHub (Jun 29, 2019):

you need to have a text editor set as your default JSON file editor, as the settings are currently contained in a JSON file. see #1460

@alefnull commented on GitHub (Jun 29, 2019): you need to have a text editor set as your default JSON file editor, as the settings are currently contained in a JSON file. see #1460
claunia commented 2026-01-30 22:53:53 +00:00
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@techiexplorer commented on GitHub (Jun 29, 2019):

Worked, thank you!

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you need to have a text editor set as your default JSON file editor, as the settings are currently contained in a JSON file. see #1460https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/issues/1460

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