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Unexpected "Select the task to run" dialog appears when focusing VSCode #382

@DarphBobo

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@DarphBobo

Hi,
I'm experiencing an issue when using the IntelliJ IDEA Keybindings extension in a Remote Desktop (RDP) environment.

Steps to reproduce:

  • Set up a Remote Desktop session to a Windows-based development machine.
  • Open Visual Studio Code with the IntelliJ IDEA Keybindings extension enabled.
  • On the host machine, click anywhere outside the RDP window (e.g., on a second monitor).
  • Click back into the RDP session window, specifically inside the VSCode window.

Expected:
Focus should return to VSCode without triggering any actions.

Actual:
The "Select the task to run" popup appears unexpectedly, as if a keybinding was triggered (e.g., Ctrl+Shift+B).
Disabling the IntelliJ IDEA Keybindings extension prevents the popup from appearing.

Notes:

  • This only happens when regaining focus from outside the RDP window.
  • OS: Windows (both client and host)
  • VSCode version: 1.102.0
  • Keybindings extension version: 1.7.5

It seems like the extension may be mapping or detecting focus events as keyboard shortcuts when re-entering the RDP session.

Best, Manuel

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