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Bug report: Notepad++ 8.5.1 crashes when invoked from the context menu #13425

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@k-kolev1985

Bug report: Notepad++ 8.5.1 crashes when invoked from the context menu

Description of the Issue

With the latest Notepad++ release (v8.5.1), if Notepad++ is invoked from the context menu, it appears for a second or two and then closes itself (crashes).
The selected for opening file opens (is loaded) when Notepad++ appears for a moment.
If Notepad++ is already opened when the invoking from the context menu occurs, the crash does not happen.

Steps to Reproduce the Issue

  1. Install Notepad++ and during the setup select to install the context menu integration.
  2. Open a file manager like Windows File Explorer.
  3. Select a text file and invoke its context menu.
  4. Activate the command "Edit with Notepad++" from the menu.

Expected Behavior

Notepad++ opens and the selected file is loaded.

Actual Behavior

Notepad++ opens for a moment with the selected file loaded, but then crashes (closes itself).

Debug Information

Notepad++ v8.5.1 (64-bit)
Build time : Mar 21 2023 - 19:16:10
Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
Command Line :
Admin mode : OFF
Local Conf mode : OFF
Cloud Config : OFF
OS Name : Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)
OS Version : 22H2
OS Build : 22621.1413
Current ANSI codepage : 1251
Plugins :
DSpellCheck (1.5)
mimeTools (2.9)
NppConverter (4.5)
NppExport (0.4)
NppSaveAsAdmin (1.0.211)

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