Windows 10: Taskbar missing when alt-tabbing from a game

Discus and support Taskbar missing when alt-tabbing from a game in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I know this has been posted before, but it looks like it was largely posted 2-3 years ago, and I don't see any recent posts. So, my assumption is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/QuinZ33, Jun 3, 2020.

  1. Taskbar missing when alt-tabbing from a game


    I know this has been posted before, but it looks like it was largely posted 2-3 years ago, and I don't see any recent posts. So, my assumption is either this was fixed or there was a workaround published in the past couple years that I just can't find.

    In any case, if it still doesn't work, it'd be good to have updated information.

    When alt-tabbing out of a full-screen game, the task bar is hidden. Instead, a sliver of the full-screen game is visible at the bottom of the screen.

    I often like having a full-screen game running in the background, which I like to switch to once in a while. When doing that, I want the taskbar visible.

    Is there any way to do this?

    Before anyone asks, I have "auto-hide taskbar" set to "off"

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    /u/QuinZ33, Jun 3, 2020
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  2. Weird alt-tab out of fullscreen games.

    Hi Simon,

    The multitasking capability of a game depends on the total memory of your computer. If you have large amounts of RAM on your computer, it can multitask heavy programs easily like high-end games. To ensure that we can provide the appropriate resolution
    for your concerns with the alt-tab function, we’d like to ask you a few questions:

    • What were the recent changes made on your computer before you experienced this issue?
    • When did the issue start?
    • Have you pressed the alt-tab key during you play Rainbow Six Siege? Or it just happen without pressing it?
    • Does the automatic ALT-TAB behavior happens on other games?
    • Do you have any other programs running on your computer while playing?
    • What is the anti-virus program you're using?
    • What is your device or system specifications? To know, follow these steps:
      1. Press Windows + S and type
        About your PC
        .
      2. Send us the information listed under Device specifications.

    Moving forward, if you're multitasking while playing, we recommend that you play this game only without doing other tasks. Pressing ALT-TAB or performing a multitasking interferes with the performance of your video card, especially if you're running a heavy
    game like Rainbow Six Siege. It will generate screen viewing issues like intermittently switching your game screen between your desktop environment.

    For now, restart your game and do not press ALT+TAB while playing. This will allow your video card to dedicate its graphics performance on the game only instead of your desktop environment.

    If you would like me to provide additional advice, simply respond to this thread. I will get notified and I’ll reply to you as soon as I can.
     
    Johann Eva, Jun 3, 2020
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  3. ReyminD Win User
    Taskbar glitches when alt-tabbing


    While this isn't a serious problem, it's definitely a hell of an annoyance. When I alt-tab from several full-screen games, such as League of Legends, this is the result, sometimes it differs. In the image below, you can clearly see that something's wrong with the taskbar. I would also like to tell you, that when I hover the cursor on the taskbar, they return to normal.

    Taskbar missing when alt-tabbing from a game [​IMG]
     
    ReyminD, Jun 3, 2020
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  4. Taskbar missing when alt-tabbing from a game

    alt + tab not working

    Just found a really cool way to make alt+tab INSTANT!!!

    In the launch options write the following: -windowed -noborder


    Taskbar missing when alt-tabbing from a game Capture122.jpg


    This play exactly the same as fullscreen but now you dont have to wait 30 f*@!ing seconds to alt+tab back in!

    Also you don't get the little purple/black checkered effect (only in Source games) from alt+tabbing in fullscreen.
     
    oli_ramsay, Jun 3, 2020
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