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  2. RHEL-129131

Slowdown in gnome-shell after 30 minutes

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      What were you trying to do that didn't work?

      When upgrading GNOME Shell and its extensions past version 3.32.1-41, the GUI slows down after about 30 minutes. It is suspected that this issue is a regression of RHBA-2025:17420.

      What is the impact of this issue to you?

      High, affects usability

      Please provide the package NVR for which the bug is seen:

      3.32.1-44 and later. Origin of issues may also be one of these packages:

      • gnome-classic-session
      • gnome-shell-extension-apps-menu
      • gnome-shell-extension-common
      • gnome-shell-extension-desktop-icons
      • gnome-shell-extension-horizontal-workspaces
      • gnome-shell-extension-launch-new-instance
      • gnome-shell-extension-places-menu
      • gnome-shell-extension-top-icons
      • gnome-shell-extension-user-theme
      • gnome-shell-extension-window-list

      How reproducible is this bug?: 100%

      Steps to reproduce

      1. Update gnome-shell and gnome-shell extensions past version 3.32.1-41.
      2. Wait 30 minutes

      Expected results

      GUI functions normally.

      Actual results

      GUI experiences constant slowdown.

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              fmuellne@redhat.com Florian Muellner
              rhn-support-amike Andrew Mike
              Florian Muellner Florian Muellner
              Michal Odehnal Michal Odehnal
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