ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/Proton

Orphan root window

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Description

All Proton GE latest (11+), all CachyOS latest(11+). It does not happen with any version less than 11.

On X11 it creates orphan root window, We tried to solve with Proton GE team, but now it looks like it is generic problem for me:
https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom/issues/638

I managed to get it with virtual desktop enabled:

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue with Proton GE 11 or later on X11, using the virtual desktop setting described in the report. Read the linked Proton GE issue for prior investigation and compare against versions below 11. Done means the orphan root window no longer appears under the reported conditions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp, linux
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
32/100

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