off-screen error dialogbox in multi-monitor setup

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Infinum

On Windows, in a multi-monitor setup, when synchronization encounters an error the dialogbox is presented off-screen. The syncronization screen seems as if it was unclickable since the modal dialogbox is getting the focus.

off-screen error dialogbox in multi-monitor setup
off-screen error dialogbox in multi-monitor setup
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A workaround:
1. Click on the synchronization window, the hidden dialogbox will get the focus.
2. Press Alt+Space -> Move, to move the dialogbox into view and deal with the error.

PS. FreeFileSync is amazing, the wealth of features and the fact it's basically free is simply stunning! Huge thanks!
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Zenju

Does this also happen with the latest FFS 10.10?
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exin

I have the same issue, FFS10.10 on mac.
Was doing a big sync job, an error message came up for 1 sec then the window disappeared, I can't click on anything else, as if the error window is on top, but invisible.
I even went and connected another monitor, but the error window is just not there!
Could only quit FFS to fix it...
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Zenju

@Infinum: Can you tests if the problem is solved with the following beta? https://www.mediafire.com/file/gjiwcratvdzs1p3/FreeFileSync_10.11_%5BBeta%5D_Windows_Setup.exe
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Infinum

@Zenju: as much as I tested the beta it worked well. The conditions weren't exactly the same but if I ever come across the error again I'll let you know.

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