Bug 411306 - Opening files from explorer results in opening a new instance of krita
Summary: Opening files from explorer results in opening a new instance of krita
Status: RESOLVED NOT A BUG
Alias: None
Product: krita
Classification: Applications
Component: Usability (show other bugs)
Version: 4.2.5
Platform: Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Krita Bugs
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Reported: 2019-08-26 07:05 UTC by Kampidh
Modified: 2019-08-26 13:23 UTC (History)
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Description Kampidh 2019-08-26 07:05:25 UTC 
SUMMARY
Opening a krita files (.kra) from windows explorer results in opening a new instance of krita rather than a new tab. Even though after reactivating "Allow only one instance of krita" in the configuration, it always launches a new krita window.
Observed this bug after upgrading from 4.2.3 to 4.2.5

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. open a .kra file normally
2. open another .kra file directly from windows explorer

OBSERVED RESULT
A new window/instance of krita is opened

EXPECTED RESULT
Opened the file in a new tab instead

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: Windows 10 v.1903 (May 2019 update)
Qt Version: 5.12.4

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Comment 1 Halla Rempt 2019-08-26 08:14:16 UTC 
I'm sorry, I just tested that with 4.2.5 on Windows 10 and it worked as intended: the second image opened in the existing Krita window. Maybe try to reset Krita's settings and test again?
Comment 2 Kampidh 2019-08-26 09:04:39 UTC 
(In reply to Boudewijn Rempt from comment #1)
> I'm sorry, I just tested that with 4.2.5 on Windows 10 and it worked as
> intended: the second image opened in the existing Krita window. Maybe try to
> reset Krita's settings and test again?

Already did "Restore Defaults" and also deleting the kritarc and kritadisplayrc files in appdata to reset the settings, but still behaves the same. (Haven't tried reinstalling though)

Here's a video to further explain the bug that I'm facing: https://youtu.be/7_t_-gKbSj4

Drag and drop works fine, but double clicking on explorer opens a new window.
Comment 3 Kampidh 2019-08-26 09:12:16 UTC 
Oh wait, it solved after restarting the PC. Now it works like a charm!
Comment 4 vanyossi 2019-08-26 13:23:45 UTC 
Marking as resolved