Windows 10: Can't tab back into games

Discus and support Can't tab back into games in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi, I'm having an issue where I launch a game, it opens briefly, then goes back to desktop. The game is still running in the background --> I try... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/notaladeen, Jun 2, 2020.

  1. Can't tab back into games


    Hi,



    I'm having an issue where I launch a game, it opens briefly, then goes back to desktop.

    The game is still running in the background --> I try to tab back into the game --> the screen goes dark and the game shows for a second --> then it goes back to desktop



    I can't seem to go back into the game. It is persistent in staying at desktop.



    I'm using an Acer A515 51G laptop, with an external monitor. I feel this might be the source of the issue, the system does not even recognize the existence of the "internal" monitor. I switch from "PC Screen Only" to "Second Screen Only".

    Nothing happens, the display stays on the external monitor.



    Help!

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    /u/notaladeen, Jun 2, 2020
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  2. Games cause the computer to freeze seconds after opening them for Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for providing us the troubleshooting steps that you have performed.

    I suggest to run the game in compatibility mode by following the steps below and check if it helps.


    • Right click on the ‘Setup’ icon for the game and click on properties.

    • Under Compatibility tab, check the option for ‘Run in Compatibility mode’.

    • Select Windows 8.1 from the drop down list.

    • Click on Apply and then OK.


    Please revert with the result of the issue and we will be happy to help you.
     
    Guru Kiran G, Jun 2, 2020
    #2
  3. installing a game

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
    We regret the inconvenience caused to you.


    Please try the steps given below and check if the issue persists:

    Step 1:

    I suggest you to right click on the game and try to run as administrator and check.

    Step 2: if that doesn't help I suggest you to install game in compatibility mode and check:

    Follow the steps below on how to install game in compatibility mode:

    1. Download the game from the manufacturer’s website and save it on your local disk.

    2. Right click on the setup file of the game and select “Properties”.

    3. Select “Compatibility” Tab.

    4. Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.

    5. Let the game install and then check the functionality.

    Hope this helps.

    Thank you.
     
    Venkatesh1709, Jun 2, 2020
    #3
  4. Can't tab back into games

    Black Bars in Game

    Hi Ahmed,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and appreciate the steps taken to solve the issue.

    I suggest you to install the game in compatibility mode by following the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Download the setup files for the game and save it on your local disk.
    • Right click on the setup file of the game and select
      “Properties”.
    • Select “Compatibility” Tab.
    • Place a check mark next to“Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.
    • Let the game install and then check thefunctionality.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jun 2, 2020
    #4
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