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Previous query not erased when closing "PowerToys Run" using Alt+Space command ("Erase previous query" option enabled) #14317

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Description

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.49.1

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  • Yes

Area(s) with issue?

PowerToys Run

Steps to reproduce

  1. Check "Clear previous query on launch" in PowerToys Run menu.
  2. Press Alt + Space and type something such that no results are shown.
  3. Hide the Search Bar by pressing Alt + Space / Esc / Clicking somewhere else.
  4. Press Alt + Space again and the previous query will be still there.

✔️ Expected Behavior

Expected the previous query to be erased even through it showed no results.

❌ Actual Behavior

The previous query is not erased if the typed matter shows no results.

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Issue-BugSomething isn't workingNeeds-ReproWe can't figure out how to make this happen. Please help find a simplified repro.Priority-2Bug that is medium priorityProduct-PowerToys RunImproved app launch PT Run (Win+R) WindowResolution-Fix CommittedFix is checked in, but it might be 3-4 weeks until a release.

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