Workspaces error on streamdeck

[linguaccia22]

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.84.1

Installation method

Microsoft Store

Running as admin

Yes

Area(s) with issue?

Workspaces

Steps to reproduce

Hi everyone, I created a workspace and created a shortcut icon on the desktop, when I try to add that file to my streamdeck and try to run that file it gives me this error: Incorrect command line arguments

if I run the file with a double mouse click it works, why doesn't it work when I try to use the same file but via streamdeck? Is it possible to solve it? It's easier for me to manage the workspaces via streamdeck.

thanks

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[NotCharmingAtAll]

I am having the same issue and would like to see a solution! Thanks

[ianrathbone]

Hi if it helps I've found a workaround. You can launch the 'PowerToys.WorkspacesLauncher.exe' application from Streamdeck but you need to pass in some Arguments to make it work.

I found the arguments by creating a desktop shortcut. Then viewing the Windows Properties for it and copying the 'Target' arguments. These should look like '{GUID} 1'.

Use these in the Arguments for launching a program in Streamdeck and it should launch your workspace you have created.

[NotCharmingAtAll]

Hi Ian,
thanks for your input.
Would you mind helping me out with the full syntax for the open command?

I have entered it like this but it is not working. Actually, it only opens a file explorer window.

[ianrathbone]

Hey @NotCharmingAtAll no probs - I'm using the BarRaider Advanced Launcher to explicitly pass in the arguments as follows

• Application: C:\Users<user>\AppData\Local\PowerToys\PowerToys.WorkspacesLauncher.exe
• Start In: C:\Users<user>\AppData\Local\PowerToys
• Arguments: C:\Users<user>\AppData\Local\PowerToys\PowerToys.WorkspacesLauncher.exe {GUID} 1

[NotCharmingAtAll]

Great! Thank you! The "Advanced Launcher" did the trick. Best regards Matt