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  1. When I press alt/tab a window displays WDA Desktop service. Why is this open and how do I...


    When I use control /Tab a window shows WDA Desktop Servie....why is this open and how do I close it.?

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    Bill Bosnick, Jun 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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  2. cjb4 Win User

    Select Desktops to Show Open Windows in ALT+TAB in Windows 10


    Am I missing something. In 10 Alt+Tab no longer switches between the desktop and open applications. You need to perform an extra step to get to the desktop
     
  3. 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.
     
  4. When I press alt/tab a window displays WDA Desktop service. Why is this open and how do I...

    Windows 11: Alt+Tab with multiple Chrome windows open

    I have the following windows open in a Windows 11 desktop:

    • 3 Google Chrome windows (one with two tabs)
    • 1 Excel 2010 window (with 3 workbooks open)
    • 1 Windows Explorer window
    • 1 Adobe Acrobat window (1 document tab open)
    The focus is on the Excel window.

    I press Alt+Tab.

    This brings 1 of the Chrome windows into focus

    I press Alt+Tab.

    This should bring the Excel window back into focus?

    It does not!

    This brings the 2nd Chrome window into focus.

    To get the Excel window back into focus, I have to Alt+Tab 4 times, "past" the 3 Chrome windows and the Acrobat window.

    ****?

    Please tell me this is a defect that is going to be fixed soon and not some new behavior?
     
    Rick O. Henry, Jun 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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