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"The task is already active" button "Restart Task" doesn't re-read tasks.json #169267

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Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

  • VS Code Version: 1.74.1
  • OS Version: Windows

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Create a task in tasks.json and run it from "Run Task" in Command Palette
  2. Use "Run Task" in Command Palette, open the Terminal panel and go to the task.
  3. While the task is running, edit the task in tasks.json and save.
  4. Warning message appears, The task '..' is already active.
  5. Click "Restart Task". The task restarts with the old task definition instead of the new one.

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