Windows terminal doesn't open in other directory #8486

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opened 2026-01-31 01:30:47 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Originally created by @lieven121 on GitHub (May 22, 2020).

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Windows 1909: build 18363.836
Windows Terminal 1.0.1401.0

Steps to reproduce

Run the windows terminal in a directory
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or try to open it from another directory
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Expected behavior

The windows terminal should open in that directory
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Actual behavior

The terminal opens in C:\Users[user]

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claunia added the Resolution-Duplicate label 2026-01-31 01:30:47 +00:00
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Reference: starred/terminal#8486