Hidden window opens about 30 seconds after new tab/session, stealing focus #20313

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opened 2026-01-31 07:09:56 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Originally created by @ryanmda on GitHub (Aug 1, 2023).

Windows Terminal version

1.17.11461.0

Windows build number

10.0.19045.3208

Other Software

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Expected Behavior

Normal OS behaviour

Actual Behavior

After 30 seconds of opening a new window or tab, the window loses focus and a hidden window appears to have focus. If Windows terminal did not have focus, it is brought to the front, then the additional hidden window still ends up with focus.

Using Alt + Space on the hidden window, I am able to pretend to move or restore/minimize/maximize it, but not clearly identify what it is for.

Originally created by @ryanmda on GitHub (Aug 1, 2023). ### Windows Terminal version 1.17.11461.0 ### Windows build number 10.0.19045.3208 ### Other Software _No response_ ### Steps to reproduce Open a new tab ### Expected Behavior Normal OS behaviour ### Actual Behavior After 30 seconds of opening a new window or tab, the window loses focus and a hidden window appears to have focus. If Windows terminal did not have focus, it is brought to the front, then the additional hidden window still ends up with focus. Using Alt + Space on the hidden window, I am able to pretend to move or restore/minimize/maximize it, but not clearly identify what it is for.
claunia added the Issue-BugResolution-Duplicate labels 2026-01-31 07:09:56 +00:00
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Reference: starred/terminal#20313