UI Is Hidden When Re-opening not Through System Tray

[TrofimSelbs]

Operating System Info

macOS 26

Other OS

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OBS Studio Version

32.2.2

OBS Studio Version (Other)

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OBS Studio Log URL

https://obsproject.com/logs/xH4rbkOkCI7FILHW

OBS Studio Crash Log URL

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Expected Behavior

When "Always minimise to system tray instead of task bar" is enabled, and user is re-opening OBS not through the system tray, but through other means (for example spotlight search) — full OBS window with UI SHOULD open.

Current Behavior

When "Always minimise to system tray instead of task bar" is enabled, and user is re-opening OBS not through the system tray, but through other means (for example spotlight search) — full OBS window with UI DOESN'T open, instead showing an empty window.

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Steps to Reproduce

1. In the settings enable "System Tray" and "Always minimise to system tray instead of task bar"
2. Minimise OBS
3. Use spotlight to bring OBS back

Anything else we should know?

If you minimise the "empty" OBS window that is opened when following Steps to Reproduce — normal OBS UI gets shown.