microsoft/Terminal

start wt.exe with parameter fails in administrator mode

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#14,861 opened on Feb 16, 2023

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Description

Windows Terminal version

1.16.230126001

Windows build number

10.0.19045.2604

Other Software

No response

Steps to reproduce

Open cmd.exe and type "wt ping google.de". image

Expected Behavior

Open wt with cmd.exe and execute "ping google.de". image

Actual Behavior

If wt runs with option "run profile as administrator" cmd.exe opens but parameter (ping google.de) is not executed. image image

Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate the code path that handles command line arguments when the terminal is launched with administrator privileges, focusing on the profile startup logic.
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.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Windows Terminal
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70