GNS3 client also is open a permanent cmd prompt with shortcut gns3.lnk

[mortiz-code]

Hi folks,

Describe the bug
After upgrading to 2.2.29 when I open the GNS3 client also is open a permanent cmd prompt with shortcut gns3.lnk that only goes away with I close GNS3 Client. If I close the cmd the GNS3 client also is closed.

GNS3 version and operating system (please complete the following information):

• OS: Windows 11 21H2
• GNS3 version 2.2.29
• Remote server ESXi

Screenshots or videos
Version:

CMD:

Additional context
It's a cosmetic problem, GNS3 works well but I don't understand why it started behaving like this.

Thanks!

[grossmj]

This should have been fixed in v2.2.31 Please comment back if you still have the problem. Thanks 👍

[mortiz-code]

Hi @grossmj I've upgraded to 2.2.31 but it has the same behavior remains.

Thanks,

[grossmj]

Have you uninstalled GNS3 first before re-installing?

[mortiz-code]

Have you uninstalled GNS3 first before re-installing?

Hello,

I've uninstalled GNS3 client from my laptop and did a fresh install of 2.2.31 but the behavior is the same.

[jfcisnerosm19]

Hola @mortiz-code

Encontraste alguna solución, en mi caso actualicé a Windows 11 22H2 y me salió este "problema".

Quedo atento a tus comentarios.

Saludos.

[mortiz-code]

Hola. No, el problema sigue ahi. Nunca se soluciono.

[JCDITServices]

Having the same issue on windows 11 with v2.2.36

[JaZzSuperman]

Still happening on 2.2.37 on windows 11

[mortiz-code]

Still happening on GNS 2.2.38 and W11

[SebaRivero]

Hey, I have the same bug on GNS3 v2.2.38 and my OS is also Windows 11

Edit: Running GNS3 as an Administrator makes the cmd go away as soon as it apears. Some of my classmates who also have windows 11 where having the same problem and they also "fixed" it running GNS3 as an Administrator

[mortiz-code]

Hey, I have the same bug on GNS3 v2.2.38 and my OS is also Windows 11

Edit: Running GNS3 as an Administrator makes the cmd go away as soon as it apears. Some of my classmates who also have windows 11 where having the same problem and they also "fixed" it running GNS3 as an Administrator

Interesting, I'll try it tomorrow and let you know if it works.

[grossmj]

I have looked more into it and this may be because of this issue: microsoft/terminal#12464

[grossmj]

One workaround is to switch the default terminal app to "Windows Console host" in the settings.

[grossmj]

My last attempt to fix that issue seems to work: 3c8cff2

Please report back if you still get the problem. Thanks.

[Domoninic]

You can edit the shortcut to use the legacy Console, on the options tab enable "Use legacy console".
NOW the hidden console will be a separate console window not attached to the Window Terminal program and no need to change your OS default terminal.
Perhaps the installer should enable this in the shortcut by default.