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All windows share one WM_CLASS

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#267 opened on Sep 23, 2024

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Description

  • All the windows created by FreeRDP have the same WM_CLASS property. If I open Visual Studio, MSPaint, then PowerShell, all the windows will have the WM_CLASS(STRING) = "RAIL", "Microsoft Powershell" properties (very likely a FeeRDP limitation). edit: https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/issues/6570#issuecomment-725878476

  • I have graphical glitches when opening winapps programs / rearranging the screen layout image

Then I can see the windows decorations in other workspaces: image

  • Context menus (right-click) are often a black rectangle in various programs (like the Windows Explorer)

Contributor guide

Tech stack
shell
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of X11 window propertiesFamiliarity with FreeRDPShell scripting
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Investigate the FreeRDP issue referenced (https://github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP/issues/6570) to understand the WM CLASS limitation. Check winapps configuration files and determine if there is a workaround or if the issue needs to be fixed upstream. Also, reproduce the graphical glitches and context menu issues in a controlled environment to gather more details.