microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
[bug] TextExtractor: cleared shortcut still causes system conflict
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Description
### Microsoft PowerToys version
0.97.0
### Installation method
WinGet
### Area(s) with issue?
TextExtractor
### Steps to reproduce
Clear whatever activation shortcut was for TextExtractor, it doesn't matter if it conflicted with anything or not.
[PowerToysReport_2026-01-21-20-52-35.zip](https://github.com/user-attachments/files/24778003/PowerToysReport_2026-01-21-20-52-35.zip)
### ✔️ Expected Behavior
No shortcut conflict.
### ❌ Actual Behavior
Conflict with a system shortcut, even though the TextExtractor activation shortcut is not set.
### Additional Information
OS: Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, version 24H2 (OS Build 26100.7623)
.NET: Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0.23/9.0.12/10.0.2
Language: English (US)
Installation: User
Admin: yes
### Other Software
N/A
Contributor guide
Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue in the TextExtractor area on Windows 11 with the activation shortcut cleared, using the attached PowerToys report for context. Trace how the cleared shortcut is checked for system conflicts; done means clearing the shortcut no longer reports a conflict.
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Assessment
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100