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A modern, lightweight text editor with a minimalist design.
https://www.NotepadsApp.com
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[Bug] Notepads.exe process existing when computer starts will prevent proper multiinstance use #1279

Closed 44vince44 closed 9 months ago

44vince44 commented 9 months ago

Bug description CONDITIONS: Notepads must be set to work in multiinstance mode (open in new window, not in new tab). At startup of the computer, there is a notepads.exe process working on the system. So, if you open any notepads windows, it will open as shadow copy. That means that you can't access settings, because it is a shadow copy.

Workaround: kill process notepads.exe, open notepads, it will work OK from now on, until next system restart.

To Reproduce Set notepads in multiinstance mode (open in new window, not in new tab) Restart computer Wait a few seconds Start notepads ==> Notepads will say it's a shadow copy Try to change settings, that's impossible because it's a shadow copy.

Fix suggested Do not make notepads autostart with system, especially when multiinstance mode selected.

0x7c13 commented 9 months ago

That's a good suggestion. Made these changes: [https://github.com/0x7c13/Notepads/commit/b778721876cb4908ce904221847542332a36ee99] and it will be part of next release. Let me know if that solves your problem.

0x7c13 commented 9 months ago

@44vince44 Try the latest release and let me know if it helps.

44vince44 commented 9 months ago

@0x7c13 Thanks, I have tried 1.5.2.0 and indeed, there is not more notepads.exe running when the computer is started, and multi-instance mode works correctly: no more "shadow" message when opening notepads for the first time, and settings are available.

I will continue working with it and report if I find anything else.

And thank you for the good hard work, this app is really needed on Windows 10 in dark mode !

44vince44 commented 9 months ago

Everything seems OK, again Thanks! Closing the issue.