Desktop App: New sessions always default to last project folder instead of respecting different projects

Preflight Checklist

• [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

Describe the bug
Every time I open a new conversation in the Claude Code desktop app (Windows),
it always defaults to the same project folder (my last heavily-used project),
regardless of which project I want to work on. There is no setting to configure
a default working directory for new sessions.

Environment

• OS: Windows 11
• Claude Code Desktop App version: 2.1.142

What Should Happen?

Expected behavior
New sessions should either:

1. Allow users to set a default working directory, OR
2. Open to a neutral home/landing page where users can choose a project folder

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Current behavior
Every new session opens with the project folder firstest-loaded.
This is disruptive when switching between different projects.

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

win11

Claude Code Version

• Claude Code Desktop App version: 2.1.142

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

PowerShell

Additional Information

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