Windows 10: Alt Tab doesn't work in Windows 10

Discus and support Alt Tab doesn't work in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; In Windows 7 and before Alt+Tab switched between applications. Now Alt+Tab flashes screen and stays on the app. Have to do Alt+Tab twice to change.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by otuatail, Jul 5, 2018.

  1. otuatail Win User

    Alt Tab doesn't work in Windows 10


    In Windows 7 and before Alt+Tab switched between applications. Now Alt+Tab flashes screen and stays on the app. Have to do Alt+Tab twice to change.

    :)
     
    otuatail, Jul 5, 2018
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  2. alt + tab not working

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

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


    Alt Tab doesn't work in Windows 10 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, Nov 11, 2018
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  3. mrhuggles Win User
    alt + tab not working

    i always just use the windows key to get back to the desktop [pops up the start dealy, doesn't need anything to alt+tab to]
     
    mrhuggles, Nov 11, 2018
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  4. Alt Tab doesn't work in Windows 10

    alt + tab not working

    *Confused Alt Tab doesn't work in Windows 10 :confused: I can alt tab back even if i don't have another program to switch too.
     
    spearman914, Nov 11, 2018
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