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    • FlorianSchaetzF
      FlorianSchaetz
      last edited by

      Hello,

      used notepad++ for years, but suddenly, the layout broke completely. Removed all plugins, still broken. Reinstalled it, looks fine. Now, few days afterwards, suddenly the layout is broken again (no plugins added yet). Anyone got an idea what the problem might be? Version is 7.9.5.

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      • EkopalypseE
        Ekopalypse
        last edited by

        @FlorianSchaetz

        If the problem still occurs, can you share your config.xml file?
        Depending on your installation, the active file is either the one in the installation directory or the file in %APPDATA%\notepad++.
        Just double check if there is sensitive data before you share it.

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        • PeterJonesP
          PeterJones @FlorianSchaetz
          last edited by

          @FlorianSchaetz ,

          Could you also supply your ?-menu Debug Info

          related discussions

          • https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/20996/tabs-are-floating-after-upgrade-to-7-9-5
          • https://community.notepad-plus-plus.org/topic/20997/odd-margins-around-window

          official issue:

          • https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/issues/9760
          • https://github.com/notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus/issues/9717
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          • FlorianSchaetzF
            FlorianSchaetz @PeterJones
            last edited by

            Ironically, now it seems fine (no clue why, didn’t change anything and the last time it happened only a re-install helped), but I do not doubt that it will break again.

            @PeterJones The Debug Info:

            Notepad++ v7.9.5   (64-bit)
            Build time : Mar 21 2021 - 02:13:17
            Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
            Admin mode : OFF
            Local Conf mode : OFF
            OS Name : Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) 
            OS Version : 2009
            OS Build : 19042.928
            Current ANSI codepage : 1252
            Plugins : mimeTools.dll NppConverter.dll NppExport.dll
            
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            • FlorianSchaetzF
              FlorianSchaetz @Ekopalypse
              last edited by

              @Ekopalypse I would like to post the config.xml, but the spam plugin here tells me it’s spam.

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              • EkopalypseE
                Ekopalypse @FlorianSchaetz
                last edited by

                @FlorianSchaetz

                you could post it at https://pastebin.com/

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                • FlorianSchaetzF
                  FlorianSchaetz @Ekopalypse
                  last edited by

                  @Ekopalypse https://pastebin.com/V02cdv1g

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                  • EkopalypseE
                    Ekopalypse @FlorianSchaetz
                    last edited by

                    @FlorianSchaetz

                    Seems to be a valid xml file and when I use it, it looks ok.
                    The only differences I see at the moment is that I am still using Windows 7 and a portable version.
                    I need to set up a new Windows 10 VM and run the test again.

                    Curious: are you using window manager software like.
                    https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/design-visualization/software/rtx-desktop-manager/ or similar from AMD etc. ?

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                    • PeterJonesP
                      PeterJones @FlorianSchaetz
                      last edited by PeterJones

                      @FlorianSchaetz said in Layout breaks after a few days:

                      OS Version : 2009
                      OS Build : 19042.928

                      Note, @FlorianSchaetz has Windows 10, version 2009. That’s a definite pattern with the other complaints about the same issue. I am quite confident this issue has something to do with the most recent Windows 10 update – though maybe in combo with other factors.

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                      • EkopalypseE
                        Ekopalypse @FlorianSchaetz
                        last edited by

                        @FlorianSchaetz

                        just in case you are wondering why I am asking about the window manager software.
                        I ran into this issue and figured that maybe your problem is just another type of strange behavior caused by these applications.

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                        • EkopalypseE
                          Ekopalypse @PeterJones
                          last edited by

                          @PeterJones - Windows 10, maybe, but on the other hand it’s the current version and if it broke npp I’d expect a lot more complaints, but you’re right, Windows 10 updates are much less stable these days.

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                          • PeterJonesP
                            PeterJones @Ekopalypse
                            last edited by

                            @Ekopalypse said in Layout breaks after a few days:

                            I’d expect a lot more complaints

                            We’re getting new reports nearly every day. That’s getting more complaints than just about any other issue I’ve seen on Notepad++. And now it’s been confirmed that it’s not just v7.9.5.

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                            • EkopalypseE
                              Ekopalypse
                              last edited by

                              I managed to install that version

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                              but so far I haven’t seen the reported problem, but as OP mentioned, it might occur at a later time.
                              Hopefully it won’t take too long.

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                              • M
                                Madzilla
                                last edited by

                                I had the same issue. npp is not the only application affected for me. I also had issues with other apps rendering panels inside of the application window (MS SQL Management Studio) and some other apps are not restoring properly after being minimized. In the MS SQL Management Studio app, Error dialogs would appear when the problem occurs, stating “Failed to create window handle for pane - (mscorlib)”

                                I’m using a Radeon video card so I don’t think it is related to nvidia video drivers specifically.

                                Uninstalling the following Windows Update resolved the issue for me!

                                2021-04 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 (KB5001330) OS Build 19042.928 - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/april-13-2021-kb5001330-os-builds-19041-928-and-19042-928-cead30cd-f284-4115-a42f-d67fec538490

                                I am now running on the following and can no longer reproduce the rendering issues in npp or any of the other affected apps (Microsoft SSMS, Slack)

                                My working configuration is reporting as follows:

                                OS Name : Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
                                OS Version : 2009
                                OS Build : 19042.870

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                                • Denis BelloD
                                  Denis Bello
                                  last edited by

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                                  Same thing is happening to me. Work PC, so can’t uninstall updates. So far no other software is having the same issues.

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                                  • Alan KilbornA
                                    Alan Kilborn @Denis Bello
                                    last edited by

                                    @Denis-Bello said in Layout breaks after a few days:

                                    Same thing is happening to me. Work PC, so can’t uninstall updates.

                                    I guess you’d better show your I.T. department this discussion thread and tell them to rollback this Windows update off your PC. :-)

                                    Actually, this is quite a strange situation, as usually I.T. depts are very slow to jump on new Windows updates, and typically don’t allow Windows updates to just be pushed on Microsoft’s whim. Well, at least this is how it goes with the I.T. depts I have experience with (larger companies).

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                                    • FlorianSchaetzF
                                      FlorianSchaetz
                                      last edited by FlorianSchaetz

                                      Since it stopped for me without having to uninstall any update, not sure if this is really required. Unsure if this is now “fixed” or if it will happen again.

                                      Otherwise, no, not running any window manager software or similar, but I have an Nvidia card.

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                                      • FlorianSchaetzF
                                        FlorianSchaetz
                                        last edited by

                                        Ok, happened again now.

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                                        • PeterJonesP
                                          PeterJones @FlorianSchaetz
                                          last edited by

                                          @FlorianSchaetz ,

                                          Could you try updating your nVidia drivers? That has helped some other users with nVidia cards (acknowledging that users like @Madzilla have seen the problem without nVidia cards or drivers installed).

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                                          • FlorianSchaetzF
                                            FlorianSchaetz @PeterJones
                                            last edited by

                                            @PeterJones My drivers are current, pretty much always, since I update automatically.

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