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"Always on Top" works intermittently

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#2,524 opened on Oct 27, 2023

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Description

Describe the bug The title speaks for itself - CopyQ's "Always on Top" function doesn't work consistently.

To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Enable the "Always on Top" function.
  2. Try to actively work with CopyQ for a while.
  3. See how the "Always on Top" function stops working.

Expected behavior If the "Always on Top" function is enabled, CopyQ window should always behave according to the enabled function.

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CopyQ-Aways-on-Top-Video_2023-10-27_144634.webm

Version, OS and Environment

  • CopyQ 7.1.0
  • OS: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19045.2673] 64bit

Contributor guide

Research direction
Investigate the 'Always on Top' feature implementation on Windows, focusing on how window flags are set and maintained. Check if there are any event handlers that could reset the flag.
Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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Active
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Mostly clear
Prerequisites
cpp
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60