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PT Run doesn't work over other PT modules
Microsoft PowerToys version
0.77.0
Installation method
PowerToys auto-update
Running as admin
Yes
Area(s) with issue?
PowerToys Run
Steps to reproduce
Open any PT module (specifically, problem was encountered with Screen Ruler and Settings), then open PT Run, and try to type something - letters, numbers, Escape, even mouse clicks outside of Run. After that is over, press the Run shortcut again to exit.
please note that I am pressing random keys, Escape, and LMB over the course of this GIF
edit 1/10/24 23:43 UTC: When opening the settings, also navigate to one of the pages, e.g. PT Run settings.
✔️ Expected Behavior
Whatever we press on the keyboard, is shown in the PT Run window.
❌ Actual Behavior
No reaction.
Other Software
No response
/bugreport, so we can check logs. Are you using the default shortcut or a custom one for activating PowerToys Run? There are some focus gaining issues for some activation shortcuts.
Here's the logs.
PowerToysReport_2024-01-10-15-44-51.zip
For additional info, after additional testing it seems that the problem is not so much that "PT Run doesn't work" as much as that other modules are still focused as active window after PT Run is activated. Specifically, during sequence
Open PT Settings > Open Run settings > Alt+Space > *button mashing* > nothing
Run doesn't work, but
Open PT Settings > Open Run settings > Alt+Space > LMB on Run window > *button mashing* > success
works