microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

[CursorWrap] allow feature to run as administrator

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

CursorWrap currently doesn't work when elevated windows such as Task Manager are in focus.

Scenario when this would be used?

When running programs as an administrator.

Supporting information

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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 locating the CursorWrap implementation and its handling of elevated windows. Reproduce the issue with Task Manager or another administrator-run program in focus, then determine the expected behavior for CursorWrap in that scenario. Done means CursorWrap works while elevated Windows programs are focused.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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