Windows 10: Cannot switch to open window

Discus and support Cannot switch to open window in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; i have 2 instances of the same game open, sometimes more. when i try to switch back to a window the second window will not pop up. i can see the game,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Latravant, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. Latravant Win User

    Cannot switch to open window


    i have 2 instances of the same game open, sometimes more. when i try to switch back to a window the second window will not pop up. i can see the game, it's not frozen because i can still see characters running around, but when i click it nothing happens. i tried waiting even up to 5mins and nothing happens. this never used to happen but is happening on a daily basis. i have to shut the program down in task manager than reopen it, and then it happens again later on.

    :)
     
    Latravant, Mar 19, 2021
    #1
  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 19, 2021
    #2
  3. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Mar 19, 2021
    #3
  4. csatennis Win User

    Cannot switch to open window

    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    I have been trying to fix this for months. Your solution Method 1 seemed to work. THANK YOU!!!!

     
    csatennis, Mar 19, 2021
    #4
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