Launching "wt -w _quake -pwsh" from the run box (WIndows-key r) brings up the Quake window AND a Terminal session in a new window. #23065

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opened 2026-01-31 08:31:16 +00:00 by claunia · 3 comments
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Originally created by @fredswims on GitHub (Mar 25, 2025).

Windows Terminal version

1.23.10732.0

Windows build number

26100.3476

Other Software

Windows Terminal Preview
Version: 1.23.10732.0
App Execution Alias set True for Terminal Preview (wt).
Launching "wt -w _quake" from the run box (WIndows-key r) brings up the Quake window AND a Terminal session in a new window.
When App Execution Alias set True for Terminal (wt) only the Quake window is presented, as it should be.

Steps to reproduce

Using SETTINGS > App Execution Alias, set True for Terminal Preview (wt).
Using the run box (Windows-Key r) type "wt -w _quake". "Enter"

Expected Behavior

I was expecting the Quake window to appear only.

Actual Behavior

The Quake window appears AND windows terminal in a new window.

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Originally created by @fredswims on GitHub (Mar 25, 2025). ### Windows Terminal version 1.23.10732.0 ### Windows build number 26100.3476 ### Other Software Windows Terminal Preview Version: 1.23.10732.0 App Execution Alias set True for Terminal Preview (wt). Launching "wt -w _quake" from the run box (WIndows-key r) brings up the Quake window AND a Terminal session in a new window. When App Execution Alias set True for Terminal (wt) only the Quake window is presented, as it should be. ### Steps to reproduce Using SETTINGS > App Execution Alias, set True for Terminal Preview (wt). Using the run box (Windows-Key r) type "wt -w _quake". "Enter" ### Expected Behavior I was expecting the Quake window to appear only. ### Actual Behavior The Quake window appears AND windows terminal in a new window. ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/130ea395-d744-4b4a-ae5e-ba011b889de3)
claunia added the Issue-BugResolution-Duplicate labels 2026-01-31 08:31:16 +00:00
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@similar-issues-ai[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 25, 2025):

We've found some similar issues:

  • #15037 , similarity score: 81%

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@similar-issues-ai[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 25, 2025): We've found some similar issues: - #15037 , similarity score: 81% If any of the above are duplicates, please consider closing this issue out and adding additional context in the original issue. > Note: You can give me feedback by 👍 or 👎 this comment.
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (Mar 26, 2025):

Thanks!

This looks like a /dupe of #18584 with some style points for using the Quake window.

@DHowett commented on GitHub (Mar 26, 2025): Thanks! This looks like a /dupe of #18584 with some style points for using the Quake window.
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@microsoft-github-policy-service[bot] commented on GitHub (Mar 26, 2025):

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!

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Reference: starred/terminal#23065