Windows 10: Executables only opening as a background process, not on the desktop.

Discus and support Executables only opening as a background process, not on the desktop. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have been trying to open Flashpoint for a while, but whenever I do, it instead opens as a background process, and I cant figure out how to make a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Ryancherry2, Sep 7, 2021.

  1. Executables only opening as a background process, not on the desktop.


    I have been trying to open Flashpoint for a while, but whenever I do, it instead opens as a background process, and I cant figure out how to make a desktop process. I have updated all my drivers, and Flashpoint was working fine up until now. I have had the same issue with other executables, such as the MultiMC launcher.

    :)
     
    Ryancherry2, Sep 7, 2021
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  2. Desktop app runs as background process?

    Thank you for your reply, Joy.

    I tried what you suggested and unfortunately my application isn't listed there. It's not a Windows 10 app, but an older 32-bit application that should run in windowed mode, but for some reason when I double click its icon it starts as a background process
    instead of a windowed app. That happens in most of the cases, fortunately, at the end it somehow starts as a desktop app. But I cannot reproduce this behavior.

    As a temporary solution, to keep it in windowed mode I never shut the computer down, but instead I leave the application running and put the computer to sleep.

    Is there a setting to instruct Windows to run my application as a desktop application and not as a background process? Thank you.

    Regards,

    A
     
    useless-me, Sep 7, 2021
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  3. Misiowiec Win User
    Lost desktop background

    I did a Search & Distroy spyware scan the other day, and one of the suggested "fixes" said something about removing Active Desktop. Like the muppet I am I clicked yes and am now without a desktop background picture.

    Does anyone have an idea how to reverse this? If I try to select a picture it's simply not added as a background.
     
    Misiowiec, Sep 7, 2021
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  4. Executables only opening as a background process, not on the desktop.

    Slideshow as desktop background.

    Hi Marilyn,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows Logo Key + I. Then click on Personalization.
    • Click on Background to change it.
    For reference:

    Change desktop background and colors



    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Sep 7, 2021
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