Windows 10: How to make Windows logo key + 1 always open the same instance.

Windows logo key + 1 opens the first app on task bar like it should. But if I press Windows logo key+1 again, Windows 11 opens a new instance of the program instead of bringing to the forefront the original instance like Windows 10 did. Is there a way to fix this?

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how to keep 2 windows open at the same time

Hi,

I will certainly help you while using Music app and Microsoft Word simultaneously.

It could be done in following ways:

Method 1: Dragging the Windows, please follow the below mentioned steps:

• Resize both Music app as well as Microsoft Word.
• Now drag both the Windows according to your wish.
• Switch between both the Windows with Alt key + Tab key or use mouse.

Method 2: Using Windows Aero feature, please follow the below mentioned steps:

• Open Microsoft Word, and use Windows logo key + Arrow keys to position it up, down, right, left according to your wish.
• Now open Music app, and use Windows logo key + Arrow keys to position it up, down, right, left.
• I suggest you to use Windows logo key + Right arrow key for one Window and
  Windows logo key + Left arrow key for other Window to work simultaneously.
  

Please write us back if you still face difficulty while working on Music app and Microsoft Word simultaneously.

Thank you.

 

Windows logo key Windows logo key+arrow key no longer working

Hi James,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.

Please follow the steps and check if it helps:

• Open an Administrator CMD window. If you can’t find a way, use these steps:
  
  • Press CTRL+Shift+ESC to open Task Manager.
    
  • Click File > Run New Task
    
  • Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”
    
  • Type CMD
• Type the following commands at the CMD prompt:
  
  dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
  
  sfc /scannnow

If the issue still persists, I suggest you to check the issue with different user account.

To Create a new user account refer to the below steps:

• Go to Settings.
• Choose Accounts and then select Other User Accounts towards the left.
• Select Add an Account.
• Enter a user name and hit
  Next.
• Click on Finish.
• Sign out from the current Account and Log into the
  new account.
• Check if issue persists.

Hope this helps. Please reply to us with the status of the issue.

Thanks.

 

Enabling windows logo key

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I will definitely assist you.

It would be grateful if you could provide us few questions answer to understand the issue better and to provide you better assistance.

• 
  What is the make and model of the computer?
  
• 
  What exactly happen when you press on the Windows logo key on the keyboard?
  
• 
  A screenshot of the issue would be wonderful.
  

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Lets’ try simple steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. I suggest you to go through the powershell command and try the below steps.

• Open the Task manager. Here’s a tip: Press CTRL+Shift+ESC.
  
• Click on File tab and select Run New Task.
  
• Make sure you have a check mark beside Create this task with administrative privileges.
  
• Type Powershell.
• Type the following in the Powershell prompt:
  
  $manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest
  
• Close the Powershell window
• Reboot the computer for the changes to take effect.

Hope this helps. Post us with the status we will be glad to help you.