This is a backport PR for branch 44-x-y
#55048: fix: use the opener's session and webPreferences for windows opened from links (44-x-y)
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Created: Oct 16, 2026, 3:09:53 AM
Merged: Oct 16, 2026, 2:29:41 PM
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Target: 44-x-y
Backport of #55030
See that PR for details.
Notes: Fixed link-opened windows not using the opener's session and webPreferences.
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MarshallOfSoundOriginal PR Status
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Oct 16, 2026, 2:54:37 AM
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