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Extreme input lag caused by PowerToys running in the background #24285

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Microsoft PowerToys version

0.67

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GitHub

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No

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Steps to reproduce

Step 1: Launch Power Toys.
Step 2: Launch any Fullscreen game.
Step 3: Input lag can be observed within a couple of minutes.
This persists after closing the app/game e.g. Using a browser

When typing on the keyboards the characters appear with a 1-5 second delay depending on the keystrokes entered.

During the gameplay the character moves long after button is no longer pressed and there is an initial delay.

✔️ Expected Behavior

Instant response to the keypress

❌ Actual Behavior

Delayed initial response with recurring delay between each keystroke.

Other Software

Dota 2 current update
Opera GX LVL4 (core: 95.0.4635.54)
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Y7S4.2

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    Area-App CompatIssues revolving around application compatibility across PowerToysArea-QualityStability, Performance, Etc.Issue-BugSomething isn't workingPriority-2Bug that is medium priority

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