PowerToys reported a problem (Something went wrong) #43221
Description
Microsoft PowerToys version
0.95.1.0
Installation method
PowerToys auto-update
Area(s) with issue?
General
Steps to reproduce
Powertoys reported that something went wrong (Exception), displaying the following messages:
Version: 0.95.1.0
OS Version: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26100.0
IntPtr Length: 8
x64: True
Date: 3/11/2025 9:04:52
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.Appearance.WindowBackdropManager.UpdateGlassFrame(IntPtr hwnd, WindowBackdropType backdropType)
at System.Windows.Appearance.WindowBackdropManager.ApplyBackdrop(IntPtr hwnd, WindowBackdropType backdropType)
at System.Windows.Appearance.WindowBackdropManager.SetBackdrop(Window window, WindowBackdropType backdropType)
at System.Windows.ThemeManager.ApplyStyleOnWindow(Window window, Boolean useLightColors)
at System.Windows.ThemeManager.OnSystemThemeChanged()
at System.Windows.SystemResources.SystemThemeFilterMessage(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
That all works well.
❌ Actual Behavior
PowerToys crashed with an exception
Additional Information
Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2, OS Build: 26100.6899, Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.253.0