Nothing works now

[beatrizq]

Hi there.

Today this extension stopped working for me for some reason, without updating PowerToys: when trying to search something, using an engine shortcut, instead of having a new tab opened, a PowerToys windows pops up detailing an issue.

This is the problem description according to PowerToys:

Version: 0.92.1.0
OS Version: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26100.0
IntPtr Length: 8
x64: True
Date: 28/07/2025 18:21:25
Exception:
System.InvalidOperationException: Cannot start process because a file name has not been provided.
   at System.Diagnostics.Process.Start()
   at Wox.Infrastructure.Helper.OpenInShell(String path, String arguments, String workingDir, ShellRunAsType runAs, Boolean runWithHiddenWindow)
   at Wox.Infrastructure.Helper.OpenCommandInShell(String path, String pattern, String arguments, String workingDir, ShellRunAsType runAs, Boolean runWithHiddenWindow)
   at Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.WebSearchShortcut.Main.OpenInBrowser(String url, String browserPath)
   at Community.PowerToys.Run.Plugin.WebSearchShortcut.Main.<>c__DisplayClass43_0.<GetResultForSearch>b__0(ActionContext _)
   at PowerLauncher.ViewModel.MainViewModel.<>c__DisplayClass31_0.<OpenResultsEvent>b__0()
   at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Invoke(Action callback, DispatcherPriority priority, CancellationToken cancellationToken, TimeSpan timeout)
   at System.Windows.Threading.Dispatcher.Invoke(Action callback)
   at PowerLauncher.ViewModel.MainViewModel.OpenResultsEvent(Object index, Boolean isMouseClick)
   at PowerLauncher.ViewModel.MainViewModel.<InitializeKeyCommands>b__32_10(Object index)
   at PowerLauncher.ViewModel.RelayCommand.Execute(Object parameter)
   at System.Windows.Input.CommandManager.TranslateInput(IInputElement targetElement, InputEventArgs inputEventArgs)
   at System.Windows.UIElement.OnKeyDownThunk(Object sender, KeyEventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.RoutedEventArgs.InvokeHandler(Delegate handler, Object target)
   at System.Windows.EventRoute.InvokeHandlersImpl(Object source, RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean reRaised)
   at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEventImpl(DependencyObject sender, RoutedEventArgs args)
   at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseTrustedEvent(RoutedEventArgs args)
   at System.Windows.Input.InputManager.ProcessStagingArea()
   at System.Windows.Input.InputProviderSite.ReportInput(InputReport inputReport)
   at System.Windows.Interop.HwndKeyboardInputProvider.ProcessKeyAction(MSG& msg, Boolean& handled)
   at System.Windows.Interop.HwndSource.CriticalTranslateAccelerator(MSG& msg, ModifierKeys modifiers)
   at System.Windows.Interop.HwndSource.OnPreprocessMessage(Object param)
   at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs)
   at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs, Delegate catchHandler)

Could you help me understand the problem?

[Daydreamer-riri]

Could you share your configuration file and explain the steps to reproduce the issue?

[beatrizq]

Of course.

This is my configuration file:

These are the plugin settings:

Steps for reproducing error:

• initiate powertoys run
• type dd icecream, to search icecream using duckduckgo
• error message pops up:

[Daydreamer-riri]

Thanks for the information. I’ll try to debug it when I get some time this week. In the meantime, I prefer to recommend users switch to PowerToys CmdPal. The WebSearchShortcut has essentially implemented all the original Run Plugin features within the CmdPal plugin. Perhaps you could give it a try?

[beatrizq]

Did you get anywhere?

[Daydreamer-riri]

I'm really sorry, I've been too busy with my work lately. I hope I have time to debug this weekend.