microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
CmdPal doesnt close when PowerToys Run is opened on top of it when launched from the PowerToys Quick Access section
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Description
Microsoft PowerToys version
0.97.1
Installation method
Microsoft Store
Area(s) with issue?
Command Palette, PowerToys Run
Steps to reproduce
- Open PowerToys Settings
- Click on "Command Palette" in the quick access section
- Activate PowerToys Run with the shortcut (alt+space)
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✔️ Expected Behavior
CmdPal closes and PowerToys Run opens
❌ Actual Behavior
PowerToys Run opens on top of CmdPal and cmdpal doesn't close
Additional Information
OS Version: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0
.NET Version: .NET 9.0.12
PowerToys is running as admin (elevated)
Install scope: per user
Operating System Language: English (Australia)
System locale: en-AU
Other Software
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the issue through PowerToys Settings > Command Palette in the Quick Access section, then activate PowerToys Run with Alt+Space. Trace the Command Palette and PowerToys Run activation entry points and verify that the Command Palette closes whenever PowerToys Run opens over it.
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Assessment
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Clearly specified
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100