Bug: Launching code from the wsl command line shouldn't break tmux. #2206

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opened 2026-01-30 22:49:33 +00:00 by claunia · 7 comments
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Originally created by @kumarharsh on GitHub (Jun 25, 2019).

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Windows build number: [run "ver" at a command prompt]: 10.0.18362.175
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 0.2.1715.0

Any other software?

Steps to reproduce

I'm running tmux in wsl. When I open vscode in any pane by writing code . or code-insiders ., the whole tmux display gets mutilated. Starting typing something in one pane starts changing other side panes.

Expected behavior

Launching code from the wsl command line shouldn't break tmux.

Actual behavior

The panes get broken - maybe it's a conpty bug, because I also get similar issues when running Alacritty using conpty. I can also intermittently see the cursor jumping between different panes for a brief moment (100ms or so)...

Originally created by @kumarharsh on GitHub (Jun 25, 2019). <!-- This bug tracker is monitored by Windows Terminal development team and other technical folks. **Important: When reporting BSODs or security issues, DO NOT attach memory dumps, logs, or traces to Github issues**. Instead, send dumps/traces to secure@microsoft.com, referencing this GitHub issue. Please use this form and describe your issue, concisely but precisely, with as much detail as possible. --> # Environment ```none Windows build number: [run "ver" at a command prompt]: 10.0.18362.175 Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 0.2.1715.0 Any other software? ``` # Steps to reproduce <!-- A description of how to trigger this bug. --> I'm running `tmux` in `wsl`. When I open vscode in any pane by writing `code .` or `code-insiders .`, the whole tmux display gets mutilated. Starting typing something in one pane starts changing other side panes. # Expected behavior <!-- A description of what you're expecting, possibly containing screenshots or reference material. --> Launching code from the wsl command line shouldn't break tmux. # Actual behavior <!-- What's actually happening? --> The panes get broken - maybe it's a conpty bug, because I also get similar issues when running Alacritty using conpty. I can also intermittently see the cursor jumping between different panes for a brief moment (100ms or so)...
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@JushBJJ commented on GitHub (Jun 25, 2019):

Report this in the wsl git repo.

@JushBJJ commented on GitHub (Jun 25, 2019): Report this in the wsl git repo.
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@kumarharsh commented on GitHub (Jun 25, 2019):

It's a conpty issue IMO. Here is a video capture of the issue: https://youtu.be/rN474X85Fgo

@kumarharsh commented on GitHub (Jun 25, 2019): It's a conpty issue IMO. Here is a video capture of the issue: https://youtu.be/rN474X85Fgo
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@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jun 27, 2019):

Does this reproduce outside of Windows Terminal?

@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jun 27, 2019): Does this reproduce outside of Windows Terminal?
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@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jun 27, 2019):

Sorry, accidental close.

@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jun 27, 2019): Sorry, accidental close.
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@kumarharsh commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2019):

Yes, with Alacritty - that's why I wrote this might be a conpty thing

@kumarharsh commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2019): Yes, with Alacritty - that's why I wrote this might be a conpty thing
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@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2019):

Okay how about stock Windows console

@DHowett-MSFT commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2019): Okay how about *stock Windows console*
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@kumarharsh commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2019):

No, I don't believe it happens with that.

@kumarharsh commented on GitHub (Jun 28, 2019): No, I don't believe it happens with that.
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Reference: starred/terminal#2206