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regression: already open window is not opened when app is started for a second time, instead its entry in the (simple)window list is highlighted #13845

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@Cyborgscode

Distribution

Fedora 43

Package version

6.4.13

Graphics hardware in use

Nvidia 4060

Frequency

Always

Bug description

Name        : cinnamon
Version     : 6.4.13
Release     : 1.fc43
Architecture: x86_64
Install Date: So 31 Mai 2026 15:05:32 CEST

if a single instance app like pavu-control is already running, but its window is hidden, and it's "started" for a second time i.e. via the menu, because it's faster ;), than the entry in the normal window list (not the grouped one [untested]) gets red and is highlighted, instead of opening the running window AS IT WAS BEFORE cinnamon-6.4.9-1.fc42

Changing prefs in the "windows" prefs does not change the behaviour.

focus-mode = click
focus-new-windows = smart
auto-raise = true

Steps to reproduce

start one single instance app
open a terminal over it
start app again

Expected behavior

bringing the already open window to front

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