Windows 10: How come my applications will appear in the top left of my screen after walking away?

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  1. How come my applications will appear in the top left of my screen after walking away?


    "After a recent Windows update, I noticed that when I leave my computer idle and return, any open applications have repositioned themselves to the top-left corner of the screen. They remain open but shift positions unexpectedly. Has anyone else experienced this issue or know of a fix?"

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    Elliott Kavanaugh, Jun 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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  2. Application not appearing anywhere on the screen

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty with the problem.

    • How did you downloaded the application is it through windows store or browser?
    I would suggest you to check in downloads folder in the file explorer.

    Follow the below steps.

    • Press windows key + E.
    • Click on the This PC.
    • Select the download folder & check if application is downloaded.
    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Mohammed AliAli, Jun 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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  3. sbalu571 Win User
    win 10 start menu appear top left corner and freezed

    Hello,
    Suddenly my win 10 appeared top left corner as 3 lines and all apps are appeared entire screen and not able to access desk top . I tired all setting options but no use earlier start will appear bottom left corner and clicks start
    menu will appear as slide show not it is freezed all APPS are apeared as large icons occupying entire screen

    Help me out to restore to normal appearence \

    Thanks
    Balu
     
  4. How come my applications will appear in the top left of my screen after walking away?

    Cannot click on small top left portion of screen

    Hi,

    To help you with your concern about not being able to click on small top left portion of your computer screen, kindly answer the following questions:

    • What changes have you done to your computer prior to getting this issue?
    • Are you using a laptop or a desktop computer?
    • Do you see an unfamiliar application in the Task Manager running in the background?

    We look forward to your post and we appreciate your answer to these inquiries.

    Regards.
     
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