flameshot-org/flameshot

Does Not Start with Windows

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#2,422 opened on Feb 14, 2022

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BugGood first issueWindows

Description

Flameshot Version

Flameshot v11.0.0 (ad1bf28)

Installation Type

Using the ready-made package from Github Releases. (Just using the installer (.exe) on Github releases page)

Operating System type and version

Windows 10 Pro 21H1

Description

In settings FlameShot set to start with windows. After every day of my PC start, FlameShot does not start with Windows start. I have to manually open the app in Windows start menu

System Information

Windows 10 Pro 21H1 Here is my settings config file : https://www67.zippyshare.com/v/4cpLGk3R/file.html

Contributor guide

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Windows OS knowledgeC++ development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
50
Research direction
Investigate how Flameshot currently sets up autostart on Windows (likely via registry or Startup folder). Check flameshot/src/cli/commandline.cpp or similar for autostart logic. Look for Windows specific code that handles the 'Start with Windows' setting. Ensure proper registry key creation under HKEY CURRENT USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. Test on Windows 10/11. See comments for additional details from users.