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Shell doesn't register on ARM based systems #10640

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Description of the Issue

The provided shell file NppShell_06.dll in the ARM package fails to register with Windows on ARM. The end result is the same using both the installer or registering it by hand.

Steps to Reproduce the Issue

  1. Install Notepad++ using the installer.
  2. Try to open any file using the context menu
  3. Notice missing "Edit with Notepad++" in context menu
  4. Open CMD with elevated privileges
  5. Navigate to the folder Notepad++ is installed at
  6. Try to register the NppShell_6.dll with "regsvr32 /i NppShell_6.dll"

Actual Behavior

Error2

Debug Information

Notepad++ v8.1.5 (ARM 64-bit)
Build time : Sep 26 2021 - 15:10:12
Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
Command Line :
Admin mode : OFF
Local Conf mode : OFF
Cloud Config : OFF
OS Name : Windows 10 Pro (Unknown-bit)
OS Version : 2009
OS Build : 19043.1237
Current ANSI codepage : 1252
Plugins : HexEditor.dll

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