libretro / libretro/RetroArch

RetroArch does not properly start in a maximized window

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Description

Description

RetroArch does not properly start in a maximized window (it starts windowed and off-center for some reason)

Expected behavior

After exiting RetroArch, I expect it the window to be in the same location (maximized) when I boot it up again.

Actual behavior

RetroArch starts windowed but at a lower X and Y coordinate than it should, making the large window overlap two monitors instead of filling one screen as it should.

Steps to reproduce the bug
  1. Open RetroArch
  2. Play any game
  3. Maximize the windowed screen
  4. Save config, etc. or do anything
  5. Exit RetroArch
  6. Reboot RetroArch and find that game window is out of proper/previous placement
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Version/Commit

Oct 18. 2022 b846a5d 1.12.0

Environment information
  • OS: Win10

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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 behavior on Windows 10 using the listed steps, including maximizing the window, saving the configuration, and restarting RetroArch. No source file or test is named in the issue, so trace where the window position and maximized state are persisted and restored. Done means the window reopens maximized on the same screen instead of spanning monitors.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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