Windows 10: Alt + Tab preview has stopped showing (it still switches windows tho)

Discus and support Alt + Tab preview has stopped showing (it still switches windows tho) in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Pressing Alt + Tab no longer shows the previews which indicates which window you're selecting to switch to. It still switches the window when you... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by THX1138, May 3, 2017.

  1. THX1138
    THX1138 Win User

    Alt + Tab preview has stopped showing (it still switches windows tho)


    Pressing Alt + Tab no longer shows the previews which indicates which window you're selecting to switch to. It still switches the window when you release Alt but without the preview that's not useful since I don't know what window I'm selecting. I guess it happened around the time I installed a major Windows 10 update.

    :)
     
    THX1138, May 3, 2017
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  2. MRMOJORIZING
    mrmojorizing Win User

    alt+tab stopped working

    I've always used alt+tab to switch between windows. For some reason it doesn't work anymore - nothing happens when i press alt+tab to switch windows.

    It just stopped working for some reason, and I don't know how to fix it. The individual alt and tab keys still work fine.

    Just to be clear Alt+tab used to work for me -- it worked fine ever since I installed win 10, but now it doesn't even though the individual alt and tab keys still work fine.

    How do I fix this? Also, why did it stop working?

    Thanks.
     
    mrmojorizing, May 3, 2017
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  3. J.WW
    J.WW Win User
    ALT + Tab not functioning

    Hey,

    Since yesterday my ALT TAB function is just not working, it doesn't switch between programs I have open at all so I have to use TAB+Windows Key instead. Instead of switching windows it does this: https://gyazo.com/9e72a90a842c71896ac241a181f582c4

    I have no idea what has caused this. I have tried things online like forcing Explorer.exe to launch but all that does is bring me to quick access folder and shows up in my task manager with a folder image : https://gyazo.com/6a502312eee8e9b8cc22cf64c26af5d4

    If anyone could give me your two cents and maybe a fix I would be thankful.

    Thanks, Josh
     
    J.WW, May 3, 2017
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  4. BREE
    Bree New Member

    Alt + Tab preview has stopped showing (it still switches windows tho)

    Before you delve into the depths of Settings, try the simple fix of restarting the PC. Use 'Restart' (not 'Shutdown') because this will avoid using fast start up.
     
    Bree, May 4, 2017
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  5. THX1138
    THX1138 Win User
    Thanks. Unfortunately, that hasn't resolved the problem.
     
    THX1138, May 4, 2017
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  6. SPUNK
    spunk Win User
    spunk, May 4, 2017
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  7. EDWIN
    Edwin New Member
    Alt/Tab is working for me in Build 16188.1000
     
    Edwin, May 4, 2017
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  8. EDWIN
    Edwin New Member

    Alt + Tab preview has stopped showing (it still switches windows tho)

    There was a few Builds where Alt/Tab was not working.
    Using 'Task View' was the closest alternative, or, enabling the classic XP Style switcher with Winaero Tweaker.


    Alt + Tab preview has stopped showing (it still switches windows tho) [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, Apr 4, 2018
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