profile resets when you move portable version to another directory

[mercy401]

What happened?

Whenever I try to move my portable version of Zen Browser to another directory, it creates a completely new profile instead of allowing me to use my current one.

Reproducible?

• [x] I have checked that this issue cannot be reproduced on Mozilla Firefox.

Version

1.0.0-a.29

Severity impact

Low

What platform are you seeing the problem on?

Windows

Relevant log output

No response

[dosubot[bot]]

Hi, @mercy401. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the desktop team manage their backlog. I'm marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

• Zen Browser's portable version creates a new profile when moved to a different directory.
• This issue is specific to Windows with version 1.0.0-a.29.
• The issue does not occur with Mozilla Firefox.
• Severity is classified as low by you.
• No additional comments or developments have been made.

Next Steps:

• Could you confirm if this issue is still relevant with the latest version of the desktop repository? If so, please comment to keep the discussion open.
• If there are no updates, this issue will be automatically closed in 7 days.

Thank you for your understanding and contribution!

[mercy401]

this issue is still relevant with the latest version of the desktop repo

[dosubot[bot]]

@mauro-balades, the user @mercy401 has confirmed that this issue regarding the Zen Browser's portable version creating a new profile when moved is still relevant with the latest version. Could you please assist them with this issue?

[orangepancakes]

This is relevant in new beta. It's not portable by any means as it creates new profile after moving to new location.

[dosubot[bot]]

Hi, @mercy401. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the desktop team manage their backlog. I'm marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

• The portable version of Zen Browser on Windows creates a new profile when moved to a different directory.
• You and "orangepancakes" confirmed the issue persists in the latest version and the new beta.
• I acknowledged the issue and sought assistance from "mauro-balades."
• The issue is considered low severity.

Next Steps:

• Please let us know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the desktop repository by commenting here.
• If there is no further activity, the issue will be automatically closed in 7 days.

Thank you for your understanding and contribution!

[mercy401]

it is still relevant

[dosubot[bot]]

Hi, @mercy401. I'm Dosu, and I'm helping the desktop team manage their backlog and am marking this issue as stale.

Issue Summary:

• The portable version of Zen Browser creates a new profile when moved to a different directory.
• This issue is specific to version 1.0.0-a.29 on Windows.
• Both you and @orangepancakes have confirmed the issue persists in the latest version and the new beta.
• I have acknowledged the issue and requested assistance from @mauro-balades.
• You have confirmed the issue's relevance with the latest version.

Next Steps:

• Please let us know if this issue is still relevant to the latest version of the desktop repository by commenting here.
• If there is no further input, the issue will be automatically closed in 7 days.

Thank you for your understanding and contribution!

[mercy401]

this issue is still relevant but the issue is i cant reopen the issue

[dosubot[bot]]

@mauro-balades, the user mercy401 has indicated that this issue is still relevant but they are unable to reopen it. Could you please assist them with this?