Windows 10: Keep programs from coming to top when they launch

Discus and support Keep programs from coming to top when they launch in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hi folks, I work at home and generally have an assload of programs open at once. What I’m hoping to do is find a way to keep programs from immediately... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/localsurvey, Feb 13, 2021.

  1. Keep programs from coming to top when they launch


    Hi folks,

    I work at home and generally have an assload of programs open at once. What I’m hoping to do is find a way to keep programs from immediately showing on top of other programs with a flashing taskbar icon every time I launch them.

    For example, I always have four different browsers open at once, each with a different purpose as I work at two companies and like to keep my projects segregated. While I have a fast laptop with an SSD it still usually takes a few moments for a new program to fully launch and while it’s loading its taskbar icon will flash.

    So if I’m opening several programs at once and want to work in a different program while they fully load Windows will keep putting the loading programs on top and essentially Alt+Tab’s me out of the program I want to stay in while they load. I’d like Windows to not do that and keep loading programs in the background without the flashing taskbar icons.

    Is this possible?

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    /u/localsurvey, Feb 13, 2021
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    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, Feb 13, 2021
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  3. Programs Arent Visible In Top Inch of Screen?

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    With the issue description, I understand that the programs are not visible on your computer. I will certainly help you in getting this fixed. I would appreciate if you could help me with more information


    • When you say “Programs aren’t visible in top inch of screen”, do you mean the programs icon on desktop or top portion of screen within the program?

    • Is this issue specific to some programs?

    • What is the make & model number of the computer?
    The issue might be occurring because of inappropriate screen resolution or corrupt Graphic/Display drivers. Please follow the below mentioned steps and check if the issue resolves

    Method 1:
    Adjust the screen resolution as recommended


    Please follow the below mentioned steps to adjust the screen resolution


                • Press Windows + X, Click Control Panel

                • View all control panel items, Click on
                  Display


                • Click on Adjust Resolution in left pane

                • Click the drop-down list next to Resolution. Check for the resolution marked (recommended)

    Try method 2, if the issue persist

    Method 2: Uninstall and Reinstall the Graphic/display drivers

    Follow these steps to uninstall and reinstall the driver:

    Step 1:
    Uninstall the
    Graphic/Display drivers

    a) Press “Windows Logo”+
    X” keys on the keyboard.

    b) Click on “Device Manager” from that list.

    c) Search for the graphic/display drivers from the device list, right click on it and then select “Uninstall”. On the un-installation window, if you have an option: “Delete the driver software for this device” you may select
    that and then remove the corrupted drivers from the computer.

    d) Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it and the restart the computer if prompted.

    After the restart, you may again open the Device Manager and then click on the “Scan for hardware changes” button at the top of the Device Manager window and check if Windows 10 detects the network devices and installs an
    appropriate driver for it automatically. If that happens, then check if it resolves the issue.

    Step 2:
    Update Driver Software from the Manufacturer’s website:

    If the issue occurs due to corrupt Graphic/Display Drivers, then you may refer to the manufactures’ website and install the latest Graphic/Display drivers for the device.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please write back to us if you need any further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.
     
    Neha.Gupta, Feb 13, 2021
    #3
  4. Keep programs from coming to top when they launch

    Get Started app wont launch

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

    To assist you better, I would like to ask what is the error message you get when the app is launched.

    Suggest you to run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter by following the steps below:

    • Type “Troubleshooting” in search bar and press Enter.
    • Click on “View All” on top left pane.
    • Select “Windows Store Apps” from the list and follow the prompts for troubleshooting.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
    write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Feb 13, 2021
    #4
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