d2phap / d2phap/ImageGlass

ImageGlass locks up when opening image files in Windows 11

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Description

Windows OS version

Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.8246

ImageGlass version

v9.4.1.15 (64 bit)

ImageGlass release

Classic

1️⃣ Steps to reproduce
  1. ImageGlass will randomly lock up when opening an image file with File Explorer.
2️⃣ Actual behavior
  1. This is a new Windows 11 installation (about 2 weeks old).
  2. When ImageGlass locks up, it can't be terminated with Windows Task Manager. Sometimes the only way to close ImageGlass when locked up is to reboot the PC, though it can sometimes be terminated after dozens of attempts to close the ImageGlass window from the task bar.
  3. There are no events logged in the Windows Event Viewer when the ImageGlass lockup occurs.
  4. This issue also occurs when installing the previous version of ImageGlass (v9.3.2.520 64-bit)
3️⃣ Expected behavior

ImageGlass should open image files without the app locking up.

4️⃣ Screenshots / Video / Sample image file

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5️⃣ Additional context

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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

Start by reproducing the lockup when opening an image through File Explorer on Windows 11 25H2, using ImageGlass v9.4.1.15 and v9.3.2.520. Compare whether the behavior is reproducible across both versions and investigate the lack of Windows Event Viewer entries; done means image files open without the application locking up.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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