microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

[BUG]: The Power Display popup window is not placed correctly for auto-hide

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Description

### Microsoft PowerToys version

0.99.0

### Installation method

PowerToys auto-update

### Area(s) with issue?

Power Display

### Steps to reproduce

1- Taskbar with auto hide on
2- Open the popup

### ✔️ Expected Behavior

Display this popup above the taksbar

### ❌ Actual Behavior

The popup is appearing on top of it

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### Additional Information

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### Other Software

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Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start in the Power Display popup window placement path and reproduce the issue with Windows taskbar auto-hide enabled. Compare the popup position with the expected taskbar location; done means the popup appears above the taskbar rather than overlapping it.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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