microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

Ghost PowerToys Run window when using Win+, while PowerToys Run is open

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Description

### Microsoft PowerToys version

0.100.2

### Installation method

Microsoft Store

### Area(s) with issue?

PowerToys Run

### Steps to reproduce

1. Open PowerToys Run
2. Press Win+, (Does not apply to Win+d)

### ✔️ Expected Behavior

PowerToys Run closes (like CmdPal)

### ❌ Actual Behavior

A ghost PowerToys run window stays open

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6104b167-cc9a-4e71-b624-9ac5be75d02b

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### Additional Information

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### Other Software

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Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in PowerToys Run with Win+, while the launcher is open, and compare the result with Win+d and CmdPal. Trace the close behavior for the PowerToys Run window and confirm that the ghost window no longer remains after the shortcut is pressed.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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