Windows 10: Alt + Tab does not always switch to the most recent window

Discus and support Alt + Tab does not always switch to the most recent window in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Ever since a recent Windows 10 update can't tell which there were at least 3 consecutive ones, my Alt + Tab has been acting weird. When I try to switch... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by redwall64, Jan 21, 2021.

  1. redwall64 Win User

    Alt + Tab does not always switch to the most recent window


    Ever since a recent Windows 10 update can't tell which there were at least 3 consecutive ones, my Alt + Tab has been acting weird. When I try to switch with Alt+Tab, it would sometimes take me to another random window. It's pretty annoying and inconvenient when I have a couple open and then I end up typing in the wrong window. Anyone else having this issue, and any idea how to fix it?

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    redwall64, Jan 21, 2021
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  2. xCustom17 Win User

    ALT + TAB Not switching on release


    Hi,

    I've been having a bit of trouble with Windows the last few days, which has to to lead me to reinstall it over my current windows. Just mentioning it in case it might be relevant.

    But my problem is that I'm used to having to press ALT+TAB and it would display the open programs, and when I release the combo, it would switch me to the program. But now I've noticed that when I press ALT+TAB, and release the combo, the little UI thingy still stays open and I either need to click the choice or press enter or something. And this is really annoying since I switch programs on a regular basis and this extra step feels unnecessary.
     
    xCustom17, Jan 21, 2021
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  3. alt + tab not working

    *Confused Alt + Tab does not always switch to the most recent window :confused: I can alt tab back even if i don't have another program to switch too.
     
    spearman914, Jan 21, 2021
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  4. Alt + Tab does not always switch to the most recent window

    alt + tab not working

    Alt+Tab only works if there is something in the background to switch to. If there is nothing to switch to (the game that has focus is the only thing running), the command isn't executed.
     
    FordGT90Concept, Jan 21, 2021
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