Windows 10: Games minimize when I click off screen

Discus and support Games minimize when I click off screen in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Sooo I have a dual monitor setup for my streams and all that stuff but if I am playing a game most games but not all and I click onto my second monitor... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by TheMatrixHzU, Apr 6, 2021.

  1. Games minimize when I click off screen


    Sooo I have a dual monitor setup for my streams and all that stuff but if I am playing a game most games but not all and I click onto my second monitor to check something or look at Discord the game will minimize on my main screen. I have looked through settings and whatnot but I am not a master of Windows 10. This happens with Steam games as well as most other games that I just have on my PC. Any help would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    TheMatrixHzU, Apr 6, 2021
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  2. Why are my games minimizing when there is no mouse activity or minimizing randomly?

    Hi Walter,

    To address your concern, we suggest that you refer to StevenN.'s response on this related

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    for some troubleshooting steps.

    Regards.
     
    Michael Tus, Apr 6, 2021
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  3. Cerawy Win User
    Some issues with minimizing and maximizing games

    Im trying the focus assist option right now, i will get back with the results.

    Alright, so turning focus assist off seems to have reduced the time it takes for my games to minimize and maximize, but i still get the annoying messagebox in the top left corner of the screen. I would also like if all my games would minimize and maximize instantly, but its a step in the right direction.

    Also, my games are running in exclusive fullscreen mode.
     
    Cerawy, Apr 6, 2021
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  4. Games minimize when I click off screen

    Windows 10 games minimizes periodically

    Hello,

    To understand the issue better, I would like to ask some questions:

    • Is the issue particular to a game or all games?
    • Do you get any error message?
    • Which build is installed in your computer?
    • Is the issue occurring with Windows Store games?

    I suggest you to update the Graphic card driver by following the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapters.
    • Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
    • Follow the on-screen prompts to update the driver.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Apr 6, 2021
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