Windows 10: Computer keeps switching back to the desktop

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  1. Computer keeps switching back to the desktop


    Why is it doing this?

    :)
     
    RyanCross3, Nov 11, 2018
    #1

  2. Computer not booting to desktop, stuck at Restarting screen

    Hi Fred,

    Thank you for posting in Community.

    The issue might occur if the system is not Shut down properly. As you have already tried restarting the system several times, I suggest you to perform a Power Drain by following the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Turn Off the computer and remove the power cable.
    • Long press the Power button for 15-20 seconds.
    • Plug in the power cable and switch on the computer.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Nov 11, 2018
    #2
  3. Defender keeping from connecting to network computer

    Hi,

    I realize that Windows Defender is not letting you to connect the laptop to the desktop pc. I will try to help you with this issue.

    Please answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue:


    • Did you make any changes to the laptop or the desktop prior to this issue?

    • Have you installed all pending updates on the laptop as well as the desktop pc?

    Suggest you to follow these steps on the laptop to check if that helps:

    I suggest you to sign out from the current user account, restart the computer and then sign in to the Admin account to check if this helps.

    Some problems can be fixed by signing out of your account and then signing back in. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and select Sign out. Once you’ve signed out, sign back in to your account.

    Ensure to install any pending updates and also update all device drivers to check if this helps.
    Updates are additions to software that can help prevent or fix problems, improve how your computer works, or enhance your computing experience.

    Once this is done you may also repeat the same steps on the desktop pc to check if that helps.

    Keep us informed to help you further.
     
    Srimadhwa B, Nov 11, 2018
    #3
  4. Computer keeps switching back to the desktop

    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, Nov 11, 2018
    #4
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