Version 1.2.2022.0 deletes user's settings #9733

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opened 2026-01-31 02:02:32 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Originally created by @garyo on GitHub (Jul 22, 2020).

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Windows build number: 10.0.19041
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 1.2.2022.0

Any other software?

Steps to reproduce

Install vers 1.2.2022.0 from store, over previous version

Expected behavior

It continues to use my settings (font, bindings etc.)

Actual behavior

It replaces settings.json with a new auto-generated version, deleting all my customized settings. Bummer!

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claunia added the Resolution-Duplicate label 2026-01-31 02:02:32 +00:00
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Reference: starred/terminal#9733