Bug 512702

Summary:	Pressing the Windows Key makes several important features unusable
Product:	[Applications] krita	Reporter:	JustJum <thebobserver>
Component:	General	Assignee:	Krita Bugs <krita-bugs-null>
Status:	REPORTED ---
Severity:	major
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	5.2.13
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Microsoft Windows
OS:	Microsoft Windows
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description JustJum 2025-11-27 20:35:37 UTC

SUMMARY
If I press the Windows Key, even if Krita isn't the app in focus, the following features become unusable (that I've noticed so far):
- Space + Drag to pan the canvas.
- Scrolling the mouse / mousepad to zoom.
Everything else works the same. The only way to repair it is to restart the app entirely.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open a project.
2. Press the Windows Key anytime.
3. Try any of the features listed above.

OBSERVED RESULT
Nothing happens when you attempt to use those features.

EXPECTED RESULT
Those features would still work.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: Windows 11 Home 25H2 26200.7171

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For some reason, the bug rarely doesnt happen. As in, for a minute or two I'm able to freely press the Win key without the bug happening. But I have not been able to narrow down why that happens. It already took me around a year to realise it was the windows key causing it because it typically happens when I'm not even in Krita haha... if theres any other info, like logs or whatnot, I'll be happy to provide them.

Comment 1 JustJum 2025-11-27 20:43:34 UTC

I also just noticed that using "export" or "save as", even if cancelling, causes the exact same bug.