Windows 10: Issues while switching from active windows in File Explorer

Discus and support Issues while switching from active windows in File Explorer in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I cannot get to a window unless either it is maximized to the desktop or all others are minimized. If a window is less than full sized, the cursor... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Geoff Calhoun, Oct 22, 2019.

  1. Issues while switching from active windows in File Explorer


    I cannot get to a window unless either it is maximized to the desktop or all others are minimized. If a window is less than full sized, the cursor will not move to it. Instead, as soon as I move the cursor off of the taskbar, the topmost maximized window appears. How do I stop this? I cannot get any work done because I am constantly having to minimize all windows before moving to another one.


    ***Original title: Active Window issue***

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    Geoff Calhoun, Oct 22, 2019
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  2. Frick Win User

    Windows Explorer Replacement?

    I don't use Internet Explorer, I meant the thing where you can look at files etc. Hotkey Windows+E. Maybe it's the wrong name in english though. *Stick Out Tongue Issues while switching from active windows in File Explorer :p
     
    Frick, Oct 22, 2019
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  3. Windows Explorer Replacement?

    are you running IE7? if not that wouold be my first suggestion,upgrade to ie7 that can fix some stability issues with windows explorer
     
    Athlon2K15, Oct 22, 2019
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  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Issues while switching from active windows in File Explorer

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Oct 22, 2019
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