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Gajim window incompatible with Microsoft PowerToys FancyZones since Gajim version > 2.0

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Versions

  • OS: Windows 11
  • Gajim version: 2.3.3 (and other versions > 2.0)
  • PowerToys version: v0.92.1

Steps to reproduce the problem:

  1. Install Microsoft PowerToys and enable FancyZones
  2. Configure FancyZones with custom zones and set up the hotkey (default: Shift while dragging)
  3. Open Gajim (version > 2.0)
  4. Try to drag the Gajim window while holding the Shift key
  5. Observe that FancyZones overlay does not appear
  6. Try the same process with other applications (e.g., Notepad, Browser) - FancyZones works normally

Expected behavior: When dragging the Gajim window while holding the PowerToys hotkey (Shift), the FancyZones overlay should appear, allowing the user to drop the window into a specific zone where it should then maximize/resize to fit that zone.

Actual behavior: FancyZones overlay does not appear when dragging Gajim windows, making it impossible to use FancyZones functionality with Gajim. This worked fine with Gajim versions prior to 2.0.

Additional information:

  • This issue appears to be related to changes in window management in Gajim versions > 2.0
  • Other applications work normally with FancyZones
  • The issue affects window positioning and productivity workflows on Windows