microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

Mouse Without Borders Does not connect

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Issue-Bug Needs-Triage Product-Mouse Without Borders
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Description

### Microsoft PowerToys version

0.99.1

### Installation method

Microsoft Store

### Area(s) with issue?

Mouse Without Borders

### Steps to reproduce

Add Key of Remote computer to Mouse Without Borders and Remote Computer Name, Computer appears on the bottom but nothing else happens. There are no setup instructions to proceed .

### ✔️ Expected Behavior

Works

### ❌ Actual Behavior

Does not work

### Upload Bug Report ZIP-file

_No response_

### Additional Information

_No response_

### Other Software

_No response_

Contributor guide

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Mouse Without Borders connection flow described in the issue on PowerToys 0.99.1 installed from the Microsoft Store. Investigate why adding the remote computer key and name stops without setup instructions; collect the missing bug report details and confirm that a remote computer can connect successfully.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, networking
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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