Description
When running MatePP in stripped-down Windows Preinstallation Environments (WinPE) like Anhdv Boot, NHV Boot, or DLC Boot, the application fails to hook into the desktop overlay because the WorkerW window class is either absent or restricted by the lightweight shell.
Steps to Reproduce (for testing)
- Boot into an Anhdv Boot / WinPE environment.
- Run
mpp.exe.
- Check logs or behavior (App may fail to render behind icons or throw an error when sending the
0x052C message).
Proposed Solution / Workaround
- Implement a fallback mechanism if
FindWindowEx fails to locate the proper WorkerW hierarchy.
- Target
Progman directly or provide a lightweight --borderless window mode as an alternative for PE environments.
Additional Context
This is an edge-case enhancement issue created for development and tracking purposes to improve overall application robustness.
Description
When running MatePP in stripped-down Windows Preinstallation Environments (WinPE) like Anhdv Boot, NHV Boot, or DLC Boot, the application fails to hook into the desktop overlay because the
WorkerWwindow class is either absent or restricted by the lightweight shell.Steps to Reproduce (for testing)
mpp.exe.0x052Cmessage).Proposed Solution / Workaround
FindWindowExfails to locate the properWorkerWhierarchy.Progmandirectly or provide a lightweight--borderlesswindow mode as an alternative for PE environments.Additional Context
This is an edge-case enhancement issue created for development and tracking purposes to improve overall application robustness.