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Updated on 2026-07-29 GMT+08:00

What Should I Do If No Pop-up Window Appears When Creating a Project?

Symptom

When a project is created, no window is displayed for you to choose whether to open the project in a new window or the current window.

Cause Analysis

You have selected Don't ask again.

Solution

  1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P to open the command palette.
  2. Enter Open Settings and select Preferences: Open Settings (UI).

    Figure 1 Open Settings

  3. Enter window:openFoldersInNewWindow and set it as required from the drop-down list:

    • To open the project in a new window next time you create a project, set it to on.
    • To open the project in the current window next time you create a project, set it to off.
    • To display the selection window next time you create a project, set it to default.
    Figure 2 Settings