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PowerToys Run freezing after first character
Microsoft PowerToys version
0.62.1
Running as admin
- [X] Yes
Area(s) with issue?
PowerToys Run
Steps to reproduce
just Alt+Space and type a character.
✔️ Expected Behavior
no freeze
❌ Actual Behavior
PowerToys Run freezes and the search box is still displayed. I have to kill the process to remove it.

Here's a log:
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.0971] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\PowerLauncher\App.xaml.cs::54]
Starting PowerToys Run with PID=17800
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.1167] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\PowerLauncher\App.xaml.cs::59]
Runner pid=15000
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.2819] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\PowerLauncher\App.xaml.cs::101]
On Startup.
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.3436] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Infrastructure\Stopwatch.cs::50]
ImageLoader.Initialize - Preload images cost <10ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.3436] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Infrastructure\Image\ImageLoader.cs::69]
Number of preload images is <0>, Images Number: 4, Unique Items 4
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.7840] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Calculator> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.7840] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Everything> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.7840] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Folder> is <1ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.7840] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <History> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.7918] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Windows Indexer> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.7918] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <OneNote> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8092] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Program> is <14ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8092] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Registry> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8092] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Service> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8092] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Shell> is <3ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8092] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <System Commands> is <1ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8223] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Time and date> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8223] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Time zone> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8223] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Unit Converter> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8223] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Windows Uri Handler> is <1ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8223] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <VS Code Workspaces> is <2ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8223] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Web Search> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8223] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Windows Settings> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8400] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Windows Terminal> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.8764] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::126]
Load cost for <Window Walker> is <35ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\PowerLauncher\SettingsReader.cs::88]
Successfully read new settings. retryCount=1
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Windows Terminal> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::41]
Windows Terminal plugin is already initialized
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Service> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Shell> is <3ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Unit Converter> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <History> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Time and date> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Window Walker> is <35ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <System Commands> is <1ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Windows Uri Handler> is <1ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [WARN] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\Common\DefaultBrowserInfo.cs::73]
I've tried updating the chosen Web Browser info at least once.
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Everything> is <2ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9947] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Time zone> is <4ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9824] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Calculator> is <0ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9947] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Windows Settings> is <6ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:36.9947] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Web Search> is <11ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:38.7536] [ERROR] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Plugins\Microsoft.Plugin.Program\Programs\ShellLinkHelper.cs::171]
-------------------------- Begin exception --------------------------
Message: Failed to fetch description for C:\PROGRA~2\WINDOW~4\wmplayer.exe, Error HRESULT E_FAIL has been returned from a call to a COM component.
Exception full name : System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException
Exception message : Error HRESULT E_FAIL has been returned from a call to a COM component.
Exception stack trace:
at Microsoft.Plugin.Program.Programs.ShellLinkHelper.IShellLinkW.GetDescription(StringBuilder pszName, Int32 cchMaxName)
at Microsoft.Plugin.Program.Programs.ShellLinkHelper.RetrieveTargetPath(String path)
Exception source : Microsoft.Plugin.Program
Exception target site: Void GetDescription(System.Text.StringBuilder, Int32)
Exception HResult : -2147467259
-------------------------- End exception --------------------------
[2022-09-19 06:38:38.7629] [ERROR] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Plugins\Microsoft.Plugin.Program\Programs\ShellLinkHelper.cs::171]
-------------------------- Begin exception --------------------------
Message: Failed to fetch description for C:\Windows\syswow64\odbcad32.exe, Error HRESULT E_FAIL has been returned from a call to a COM component.
Exception full name : System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException
Exception message : Error HRESULT E_FAIL has been returned from a call to a COM component.
Exception stack trace:
at Microsoft.Plugin.Program.Programs.ShellLinkHelper.IShellLinkW.GetDescription(StringBuilder pszName, Int32 cchMaxName)
at Microsoft.Plugin.Program.Programs.ShellLinkHelper.RetrieveTargetPath(String path)
Exception source : Microsoft.Plugin.Program
Exception target site: Void GetDescription(System.Text.StringBuilder, Int32)
Exception HResult : -2147467259
-------------------------- End exception --------------------------
[2022-09-19 06:38:38.9253] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Plugins\Microsoft.Plugin.Program\Storage\Win32ProgramRepository.cs::243]
Indexed 939 win32 applications
[2022-09-19 06:38:38.9253] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Infrastructure\Stopwatch.cs::50]
Microsoft.Plugin.Program.Main - Win32Program index cost <1938ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:38.9620] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Plugins\Microsoft.Plugin.Program\Storage\PackageRepository.cs::80]
Indexed 22 packaged applications
[2022-09-19 06:38:38.9635] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Infrastructure\Stopwatch.cs::50]
Microsoft.Plugin.Program.Main - Package index cost <1972ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:38.9635] [ERROR] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Plugins\Microsoft.Plugin.Program\Programs\UWPApplication.cs::629]
-------------------------- Begin exception --------------------------
Message: Error status: KNOWN
Program path: C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Exception thrown in called method: Not available
Possible interpretation of the error: |Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe!MicrosoftEdge can't find logo uri for Assets\MicrosoftEdgeSquare44x44.png in package location: C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe
Possible resolution: Can be ignored and PowerToys Run should still continue, however the program may not be loaded
Exception full name : System.IO.FileNotFoundException
Exception message : Unable to find the specified file.
Exception stack trace:
Exception source :
Exception target site:
Exception HResult : -2147024894
-------------------------- End exception --------------------------
[2022-09-19 06:38:38.9635] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Plugin\PluginPair.cs::55]
Total initialize cost for <Program> is <1998ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:39.1006] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\PowerLauncher\App.xaml.cs::149]
Begin PowerToys Run startup ----------------------------------------------------
Runtime info:
Version: 0.62.1.0
OS Version: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.22000.0
IntPtr Length: 8
x64: True
End PowerToys Run startup ----------------------------------------------------
[2022-09-19 06:38:39.1006] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Infrastructure\Stopwatch.cs::50]
App.OnStartup - Startup cost <2819ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:39.2669] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\Wox.Infrastructure\Stopwatch.cs::50]
EnvironmentHelper.GetProtectedEnvironmentVariables - Duration cost <1ms>
[2022-09-19 06:38:39.2669] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\PowerLauncher\ViewModel\MainViewModel.cs::94]
RegisterHotkey()
[2022-09-19 06:38:39.2669] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\PowerLauncher\ViewModel\MainViewModel.cs::797]
Set HotKey()
[2022-09-19 06:38:39.2669] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\PowerLauncher\ViewModel\MainViewModel.cs::838]
Registered global hotkey
[2022-09-19 06:38:42.2410] [INFO] [C:\a\_work\1\s\src\modules\launcher\PowerLauncher\ViewModel\MainViewModel.cs::918]
OnHotkey
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I'm also using Everything plugin, but Run freezes even if I disable it. Note: it worked flawlessly before, with or without this plugin. I don't know what changed.