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Punto Switcher freezes Warp #8675

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Describe the bug

The problem is below.
I use Punto Switcher on Windows (https://yandex.ru/soft/punto/win/)
The program switches the keyboard layout when the break key is pressed.
It emulates pressing backspace, then switches the language, and presses the same keys as you typed.
This is a very popular utility!!!
It has some kind of built-in AI that monitors what you type, and if the layout (language) is incorrect, the program automatically changes the layout for the last word.
PROBLEM:
When switching, Warp freezes 100% of the time. I've changed the settings to prevent automatic layout switching, but my hands automatically press Break to switch layouts.

On a MacBook M1, I use the Alt key instead of Break, and this problem doesn't occur.

I've been struggling with this problem for a year now. There are different versions of Warp.

I like Warp, but this one detail locks up all open terminals and everything freezes. This causes processes to stop, and sometimes hours of work go down the drain.

I really appreciate you fixing this problem. I'm sure many people are experiencing it.

Thanks in advance!

To reproduce

The problem is below.
I use Punto Switcher on Windows (https://yandex.ru/soft/punto/win/)
The program switches the keyboard layout when the break key is pressed.
It emulates pressing backspace, then switches the language, and presses the same keys as you typed.
This is a very popular utility!!!
It has some kind of built-in AI that monitors what you type, and if the layout (language) is incorrect, the program automatically changes the layout for the last word.
PROBLEM:
When switching, Warp freezes 100% of the time. I've changed the settings to prevent automatic layout switching, but my hands automatically press Break to switch layouts.

On a MacBook M1, I use the Alt key instead of Break, and this problem doesn't occur.

I've been struggling with this problem for a year now. There are different versions of Warp.

I like Warp, but this one detail locks up all open terminals and everything freezes. This causes processes to stop, and sometimes hours of work go down the drain.

I really appreciate you fixing this problem. I'm sure many people are experiencing it.

Thanks in advance!

Expected behavior

The problem is below.
I use Punto Switcher on Windows (https://yandex.ru/soft/punto/win/)
The program switches the keyboard layout when the break key is pressed.
It emulates pressing backspace, then switches the language, and presses the same keys as you typed.
This is a very popular utility!!!
It has some kind of built-in AI that monitors what you type, and if the layout (language) is incorrect, the program automatically changes the layout for the last word.
PROBLEM:
When switching, Warp freezes 100% of the time. I've changed the settings to prevent automatic layout switching, but my hands automatically press Break to switch layouts.

On a MacBook M1, I use the Alt key instead of Break, and this problem doesn't occur.

I've been struggling with this problem for a year now. There are different versions of Warp.

I like Warp, but this one detail locks up all open terminals and everything freezes. This causes processes to stop, and sometimes hours of work go down the drain.

I really appreciate you fixing this problem. I'm sure many people are experiencing it.

Thanks in advance!

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Operating system (OS)

Windows

Operating system and version

11

Shell Version

Warp

Current Warp version

v0.2026.02.04.08.20.stable_02

Regression

No, this bug or issue has existed throughout my experience using Warp

Recent working Warp date

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Does this block you from using Warp daily?

Yes, this issue prevents me from using Warp daily.

Is this an issue only in Warp?

Yes, I confirmed that this only happens in Warp, not other terminals.

Warp Internal (ignore): linear-label:b9d78064-c89e-4973-b153-5178a31ee54e

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