fix(windows): Windows tray context menu can appear behind the taskbar after launching from Start Menu (#303)#311
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Thanks for the PR, LGTM, can you just add a change file in .changes directory
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On Windows, fix ...
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Problem
Fixes #303: tray context menu appears behind the taskbar when launching from Windows Start Menu.
Root Cause
Per TrackPopupMenu docs, the calling window must be foreground before displaying a tray context menu.
Solution
WM_RBUTTONDOWNtoWM_RBUTTONUPfor menu triggerWM_NULLafter menu displays (as suggested in MSDN)Testing
✅ Verified on Windows 10:
Fixes #303