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The toolbar flashes while opening in Windows Dark Mode #653

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  • I have fully read the README and it did not solve the problem.
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  • I have searched all open and closed issues for the same bug report without success.

EverythingToolbar Version

2.0.3

Variant

Search icon / Launcher

Everything Version

1.4.1.1028 (x64)

Windows Version

Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (build 26100.4946)

Steps to reproduce

  1. Activate Windows Dark mode: Settings -> Personalization -> Colors -> Choose your mode -> "Dark"
  2. Open search windows using shortcut (Alt + S on my setup)

Expected Behavior

The toolbar opens in dark mode without flashing or color change.

Actual Behavior

The toolbar briefly flashes from white to dark when opening, whereas Windows Search (Win + S) doesn't.

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2025-08-26 22:47:32.2227|INFO|Launcher|EverythingToolbar 2.0.3.0 started. OS: Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26100.0|
2025-08-26 22:47:35.9676|INFO|EverythingToolbar.Search.SearchResultProvider|Everything version: 1.4.1|

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