MicrosoftEdge / MicrosoftEdge/WebView2Feedback

[Problem/Bug]: WPF: Webview2 Creating ghost layer stopping the mouse click after Minimize

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Description

What happened?

I have .Net Framework 4.8 WPF application
I am using Webview 2 Composite Controller
Version - 1.0.3485.44
Runtime Version - v4.0.30319

When I minimise my application, the user is not able to click on the Desktop icons.
when user press Win+D then he is able to click.

Importance

Moderate. My app's user experience is affected, but still usable.

Runtime Channel

Stable release (WebView2 Runtime)

Runtime Version

v4.0.30319

SDK Version

1.0.3485.44

Framework

WPF

Operating System

Windows 10

OS Version

No response

Repro steps

Open WPF Application
Open View where using Webview 2
Minimise the app
Click on Desktop Icons

Repros in Edge Browser

No, issue does not reproduce in the corresponding Edge version

Regression

No, this never worked

Last working version (if regression)

No response

AB#60490990

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