claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Desktop App: New sessions always default to last project folder instead of respecting different projects [1 comments, 2 participants]

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What's Wrong?

Describe the bug Every time I open a new conversation in the Claude Code desktop app (Windows), it always defaults to the same project folder (my last heavily-used project), regardless of which project I want to work on. There is no setting to configure a default working directory for new sessions.

Environment

  • OS: Windows 11
  • Claude Code Desktop App version: 2.1.142

What Should Happen?

Expected behavior New sessions should either:

  1. Allow users to set a default working directory, OR
  2. Open to a neutral home/landing page where users can choose a project folder

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Steps to Reproduce

Current behavior Every new session opens with the project folder firstest-loaded. This is disruptive when switching between different projects.

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Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

win11

Claude Code Version

  • Claude Code Desktop App version: 2.1.142

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

PowerShell

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claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix Desktop App: New sessions always default to last project folder instead of respecting different projects [1 comments, 2 participants]