Run\Logs\0.81.1.0\2024-09-09.txt

[dsmoore71]

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.81.1

Installation method

PowerToys auto-update

Running as admin

Yes

Area(s) with issue?

General

Steps to reproduce

C:\Users\devin\AppData\Local\Microsoft\PowerToys\PowerToys Run\Logs\0.81.1.0\2024-09-09.txt

Version: 0.81.1.0
OS Version: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.22631.0
IntPtr Length: 8
x64: True
Date: 9/9/2024 10:25:56 AM
Exception:
System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException (0x80263001): {Desktop composition is disabled} The operation could not be completed because desktop composition is disabled. (0x80263001)
at Standard.NativeMethods.DwmExtendFrameIntoClientArea(IntPtr hwnd, MARGINS& pMarInset)
at System.Windows.Shell.WindowChromeWorker._ExtendGlassFrame()
at System.Windows.Shell.WindowChromeWorker._UpdateFrameState(Boolean force)
at System.Windows.Shell.WindowChromeWorker._HandleDwmCompositionChanged(WM uMsg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
at System.Windows.Shell.WindowChromeWorker._WndProc(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
at System.Windows.Interop.HwndSource.PublicHooksFilterMessage(IntPtr hwnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wParam, IntPtr lParam, Boolean& handled)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.InternalRealCall(Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs)
at System.Windows.Threading.ExceptionWrapper.TryCatchWhen(Object source, Delegate callback, Object args, Int32 numArgs, Delegate catchHandler)

✔️ Expected Behavior

Normal operation

❌ Actual Behavior

Abnormal operation. Flashing screens. Programs closing down. Monitors going black, coming back, going black, coming back, multiple times.

Other Software

General interaction with computer.

[similar-issues-ai]

We've found some similar issues:

• Error #31421 , similarity score: 86%
• System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException (0x80263001): {Desktop composition is disabled} #33950 , similarity score: 84%
• [Run] COMException: Desktop composition is disabled (0x80263001) #30507 , similarity score: 84%
• Something went wrong. #32502 , similarity score: 84%
• System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException  #34013 , similarity score: 84%
• PowerToys Run ran into an issue - "Something went wrong." #33011 , similarity score: 84%

If any of the above are duplicates, please consider closing this issue out and adding additional context in the original issue.

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[crutkas]

/dup #30507

[microsoft-github-policy-service]

Hi! We've identified this issue as a duplicate of another one that already exists on this Issue Tracker. This specific instance is being closed in favor of tracking the concern over on the referenced thread. Thanks for your report!