Upgrading to 1.21.1.0 breaks configuration, refuses to use correct config file #8434

Project

Deskflow

Deskflow version info

(Updated to the continuous build)

Deskflow: 1.21.1.4 (0b9ecbc)
Qt: 6.8.2
System: Windows 10 Version 22H2

Build type

Deskflow package (downloaded from Deskflow)

Operating systems (OS)

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux (X11)
• Linux (Wayland)
• BSD-derived
• Other (please specify)

Wayland on Linux

• I have reviewed the Wayland known issues and my issue is new
• I am not using Wayland on Linux

Signing on macOS

• I have authorized the app to run on my Mac
• I am not using macOS

Continuous build

• I have tried the latest continuous build and the issue persists
• I am unable to try the latest continuous build

OS versions/distros

• Windows 10

Deskflow configuration

• Windows 10 server, MacOS client

What steps will reproduce the problem?

1. Start Deskflow
2. Can't start server
3. Can't save new configuration

Log output

[2025-04-01T11:24:56] INFO: starting core server process (service mode)
[2025-04-01T11:24:56] CRITICAL: core process already started

Additional information

Problem persists with continuous build. Greeted with this screen on opening preferences:

Even when I set my server config as the correct one in C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Deskflow, when restarting Deskflow, it reverts to no configuration.

I also can't start the server via the gui as I get this error every time:

When I check my process list, it appears the server is running via the service, and I can't stop it without stopping the service.

I have attempted to wipe the installation and reinstall the continuous version.