Latest Windows Terminal Updates Resolve Crashes and Pasting Problems

Latest Updates for Windows Terminal: Improvements and Fixes

Microsoft has rolled out significant updates for Windows Terminal, specifically targeting versions 1.22 in the Stable Channel and 1.23 Preview. These updates, while not introducing any new features, focus on essential bug fixes and enhancements to improve user experience. Notably, the developers extended an apology to Canonical for issues affecting icon representations.

Key Improvements in Windows Terminal 1.22

Version 1.22.12111.0 comes with several crucial patches aimed at enhancing performance and stability. Users can expect resolutions for issues like unexpected crashes when closing multiple panes, along with fixes for pasting problems. Below is a summary of the major changes:

The software now effectively saves and restores the correct profile when multiple profiles share the same name during session restoration.
Resolved an issue where pasting while holding down the Ctrl key could lead to the first character becoming corrupt—a fix overlooked in the preview build.
Crash incidents when closing several panes simultaneously have been addressed, preventing the Terminal from becoming unresponsive.
Improved handling of problematic color combinations requested by certain TSF IMEs.
The “Clear Buffer”function has been optimized to better maintain the cursor’s position.
Icons can revert to referencing HTTP URLs as a temporary workaround while a permanent solution is being developed (issue #19143).
All relevant files, including DLLs and EXEs, are now equipped with correct version info resources, complete with names and locales.

Highlights from Windows Terminal Preview 1.23

The updates for version 1.23.12102.0 share several similarities with the stable release, along with additional refinements. Below is a breakdown of the enhancements made in this preview version:

As with version 1.22, multiple profiles with identical names are appropriately managed during session restoration.
Crashes caused by closing multiple panes simultaneously should now be resolved.
Scrollbar indicators will be visible without the need for manual scrolling or resizing.
Using cooked read operations (e.g., in cmd.exe) within the alternate screen buffer will now function without causing crashes.
Variable names added to WSLENV will no longer be duplicated.
Better handling of poor color requests from various TSF IMEs has been implemented.
Terminal functionality has been enhanced to prevent unintended sharing between two users on the same desktop.
Setting Terminal as the default console host ensures improved reliability in handling incoming console applications.
Similar to version 1.22, “Clear Buffer”has been fine-tuned for better cursor position retention.
HTTP URL references for icons have been reinstated while developers work towards a long-term solution (issue #19143).
All accompanying DLLs, EXEs, and additional files include accurate version information with specified names and locales.

How to Update

To take advantage of the latest enhancements, users can easily update Windows Terminal through the Microsoft Store. Direct links for the Stable and Preview versions can be found here and here, respectively. Additionally, the application is available for download on GitHub.