linuxmint / linuxmint/cinnamon

Windows Key not always working

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Description

Distribution

Mint 22.2 Beta

Package version

6.4.8

Graphics hardware in use

GPU integrated into CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U with Radeon Graphics × 6 (Lucienne) - https://termbin.com/p06c

Frequency

Quite often/Always

Bug description

Hello!

Every time I try to open the menu by pressing the "Windows" key, it doesn't respond until 2-5 times pressed.

Steps to reproduce

Press Windows Key several times until mint menu opens finally so I can type in a program name.

Expected behavior

Instant response, not having to press twice.

Additional information

No response

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Research direction

No source file or test is named. Reproduce the issue on Linux Mint 22.2 Beta with Cinnamon 6.4.8 by pressing the Windows key, then trace the menu's keyboard handling; done means the menu opens on the first press consistently.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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