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Command Palette Shortcut issue

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Issue-Bug Needs-Triage Product-Command Palette
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Description

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.91.1

Installation method

PowerToys auto-update

Area(s) with issue?

Command Palette

Steps to reproduce

Command palette requires me to press the activation shortcut twice (Win + [space]) despite using low level hook & not using any ignore in full screen settings. This happens on my PC but not my windows on ARM Surface Pro 11.

Image

PowerToysReport_2026-05-24-19-53-11.zip

✔️ Expected Behavior

Keyboard shortcut only having to be pressed once,

❌ Actual Behavior

Keyboard shortcut activates command pallet with just one press

Upload Bug Report ZIP-file

PowerToysReport_2026-05-24-19-53-11.zip

Additional Information

Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8457
Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.304.0

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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 reproducing the Command Palette activation shortcut problem on Windows 11 25H2, using the attached PowerToys report ZIP for diagnostic details. Compare the behavior with the ARM Surface Pro 11 case and inspect the low-level hook and full-screen ignore settings described in the report. Done means the shortcut opens Command Palette after one press consistently.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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