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.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yml

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Thanks for taking the time to fill out this bug report!
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Please ensure you have read our [Troubleshooting Guide](https://github.com/tanchekwei/VisualStudioCodeForCommandPalette/blob/main/docs/troubleshooting-and-version-check.md) before submitting.
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label: Extension Version
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Refer to [How to check extension version](https://github.com/tanchekwei/VisualStudioCodeForCommandPalette/blob/main/docs/troubleshooting-and-version-check.md)
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Refer to [How to check extension version](https://github.com/tanchekwei/VisualStudioCodeForCommandPalette/blob/main/docs/check-extension-version.md)
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Please provide the content of your `settings.json`.
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You can find it by following [these steps](https://github.com/tanchekwei/VisualStudioCodeForCommandPalette/blob/main/docs/troubleshooting-and-version-check.md).
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You can find it by following [these steps](https://github.com/tanchekwei/VisualStudioCodeForCommandPalette/blob/main/docs/locate-settings-json.md).
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Please provide the content of your `error.log`.
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You can find it by following [these steps](https://github.com/tanchekwei/VisualStudioCodeForCommandPalette/blob/main/docs/troubleshooting-and-version-check.md).
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You can find it by following [these steps](https://github.com/tanchekwei/VisualStudioCodeForCommandPalette/blob/main/docs/locate-error-log.md).
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.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/config.yml

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docs/check-extension-version.md

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# How to check Extension Version
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To help us diagnose and resolve issues, please provide the extension version.
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## Method 1: Via the Extension (Recommended)
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1. Launch the **Open Recent Visual Studio / Code** extension from the Command Palette.
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2. Right-click on any entry in the list.
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3. Click **Help**.
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4. **Extension Version** is displayed at the Help page.
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## Method 2: Via Windows Settings
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If you cannot open the extension:
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1. Press `Win + R` on your keyboard.
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2. Type or paste the following and press Enter:
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```
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ms-settings:appsfeatures
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```
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3. In the search box, type:
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```
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Visual Studio / Code for Command Palette
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```
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4. Locate the app in the list.
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5. Click the **⋯ (three dots)** button next to the app and select **Advanced options**.
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6. You will find the **Version** displayed in the **Specifications** section.

docs/locate-error-log.md

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# How to locate error.log
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To help us diagnose and resolve issues, please provide your `error.log`.
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## Method 1: Via the Extension (Recommended)
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1. Launch the **Open Recent Visual Studio / Code** extension from the Command Palette.
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2. Right-click on any entry in the list.
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3. Click **Help**.
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4. Click **Open Extension Settings / Logs Folder**.
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5. This will open File Explorer. Locate the file: `error.log`.
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## Method 2: Manual Navigation
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1. Open **File Explorer**.
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2. Navigate to:
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%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\15722UsefulApp.WorkspaceLauncherforVSCode_s4b834ss2syh6\LocalState
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3. Look for the file: `error.log`.

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# How to locate settings.json
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To help us diagnose and resolve issues, please provide your `settings.json`.
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## Method 1: Via the Extension (Recommended)
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1. Launch the **Open Recent Visual Studio / Code** extension from the Command Palette.
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2. Right-click on any entry in the list.
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3. Click **Help**.
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4. Click **Open Extension Settings / Logs Folder**.
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5. This will open File Explorer. Locate the file: `settings.json`.
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## Method 2: Manual Navigation
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1. Open **File Explorer**.
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2. Navigate to:
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%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\15722UsefulApp.WorkspaceLauncherforVSCode_s4b834ss2syh6\LocalState
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# Troubleshooting and Checking Extension Version
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# Troubleshooting Guide
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To help us diagnose and resolve issues more efficiently, please provide the extension version and relevant logs when submitting a bug report.
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To help us diagnose and resolve issues more efficiently, please refer to the following guides:
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## Method 1: Via the Extension (Recommended)
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* [How to check Extension Version](./check-extension-version.md)
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* [How to locate settings.json](./locate-settings-json.md)
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* [How to locate error.log](./locate-error-log.md)
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1. Launch the **Open Recent Visual Studio / Code** extension from the Command Palette.
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2. Right-click on any entry in the list.
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3. Click **Help**.
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4. Click **Open Extension Settings / Logs Folder**.
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ms-settings:appsfeatures
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Visual Studio / Code for Command Palette
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4. Locate the app in the list.
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%LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\15722UsefulApp.WorkspaceLauncherforVSCode_s4b834ss2syh6\LocalState
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If you are using the extension, you can also access these directly via the **Help** menu by right-clicking any item in the list.

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