Unable to use PowerToys Run

[Howie723]

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.88.0

Installation method

GitHub

Running as admin

Yes

Area(s) with issue?

PowerToys Run

Steps to reproduce

When I press the shortcut key of Alt+Space, the Powertoys Runs window cannot be launched. However, it can be seen from the Task Manager that it is running in the background.

✔️ Expected Behavior

No response

❌ Actual Behavior

No response

Other Software

No response

[similar-issues-ai]

We've found some similar issues:

• PowerToy Run shortcut doesn't Work #34105 , similarity score: 90%
• Bug trying to open powertoys run #33696 , similarity score: 88%
• PowerToys Run #24994 , similarity score: 88%
• PowerToys Run does not work #33775 , similarity score: 87%
• PowerToys Run doesn't show up when the combo keys are pressed down #36738 , similarity score: 87%
• Cannot open PowerToys Run #33648 , similarity score: 87%
• bug #33624 , similarity score: 86%
• PowerToys Run not opening via Shortcut or launch #24590 , similarity score: 86%
• PowerToys Run Not Launching #19022 , similarity score: 85%
• PowerToys Run not opening no matter the keyboard shortcut #14311 , similarity score: 85%
• Powertoys Run ALT+SPACE didn't work #17868 , similarity score: 84%
• powertoys run as v0.88 is not good #37158 , similarity score: 83%
• POWER RUN DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY #36809 , similarity score: 82%
• Technical glitches while running the powertoy #36948 , similarity score: 82%
• Can not open the main interface. #37615 , similarity score: 82%

If any of the above are duplicates, please consider closing this issue out and adding additional context in the original issue.

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[crutkas]

/reportbug

[microsoft-github-policy-service]

Hi there!

We need a bit more information to really debug this issue. Can you add a "Report Bug" zip file here? You right click on our system tray icon and just go to report bug. Then drag the zipfile from your desktop onto the GitHub comment box in this issue. Thanks!

[romeyinfc]

Hello, I am experiencing the same issue and have attached my debug file. Please let me know if I can provide any additional information to be helpful.

PowerToysReport_2025-03-03-10-32-12.zip

[microsoft-github-policy-service]

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