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  1. Minecraft Launcher
  2. MCL-20059

Unable to start new launcher with --workDir or other program arguments

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    • Icon: Bug Bug
    • Resolution: Unresolved
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    • 2.1.5963-2.1.5969 (Stable), 2.1.14932, 2.2.7264 (NEW Windows App)
    • Minecraft Launcher
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      The new launcher cannot be started using the --workDir command line parameter, because it is installed from the WindowsStore and you cannot start WIndowsStore apps using command line parameters.

      I have a custom shortcut with the old launcher which is set to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Minecraft Launcher\MinecraftLauncher.exe" --workDir "C:\Users\<username>\Games\Minecraft\AppData"

      Observed Behavior

      It is impossible to change workdir

      Expected Behavior

      A setting in the launcher to change the workDir would be a sufficient change. Possibly other arguments as well, but I am not sure how relevant they are for regular users.

      Here is a list of launch parameters:

        -w, --workDir arg  Launcher working directory
  -l, --lockDir arg  Restrict launcher to directory
  -c, --config arg   Launcher configuration
  -h, --help         Display this message
      --disableGPU   Disable GPU acceleration in the launcher
      --debugGPU     Debug video drivers in the launcher

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            Schortan [Mod] NeunEinser
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