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[Bug]: Taskbar is transparent when opening Search Menu by pressing Cntrl + S

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Description

Please check for a duplicate first
  • I have checked the issue tracker if my bug has already been fixed or answered in another (possibly closed) issue.
Steps to reproduce the issue

Set the taskbar to be normal (or any other style except transparent) when Search Menu is open.
Call out the search menu by hotkey Cntrl + S
The taskbar is still transparent.

Expected results

Taskbar should be in Mica (or other) style

Actual results

Taskbar is transparent

Windows version

Windows 11 Insider builds (builds 22623 and up). Please mention exact build.

Other details

Windows 11 Insider Builds 22635.3575

Relevant log output

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

No source file, test, or entry point is named. Start by reproducing the issue on Windows 11 Insider build 22635.3575 with a non-transparent taskbar, then invoke Search Menu with Ctrl+S; done means the taskbar retains its configured Mica or other non-transparent style.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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