microsoft/Terminal

WT can't start as limited user (trying to start forever)

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#15,655 opened on Jul 4, 2023

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Description

Windows Terminal version

1.17.11461

Windows build number

10.0.19045.3086

Other Software

Process Explorer v17.04

Steps to reproduce

I as Admin, UAC OFF under Process Explorer i chose run WT as limited user

Expected Behavior

Run WT , or stop trying after N fail start.

Actual Behavior

trying to start forever WT i check Microsoft.WindowsTerminal_1.17.11461.0_x64.zip Microsoft.WindowsTerminalPreview_1.18.1462.0_x64.zip with both trouble.

https://github.com/microsoft/terminal/assets/11919060/63362fe5-05c9-4531-b363-9026563fd006

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Research direction
Investigate the startup sequence of Windows Terminal under a limited user account. Look for any access denied errors or infinite loops in the initialization code.
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cpp
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desktop
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