Windows 10: My apps are open on task bar, but no window is showing.

Discus and support My apps are open on task bar, but no window is showing. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My apps are opening and playing sounds, but they won't show any window so I cannot interact with it. It shows that it's open, but it isn't. This... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by KathleenBrady2, Mar 6, 2025.

  1. My apps are open on task bar, but no window is showing.


    My apps are opening and playing sounds, but they won't show any window so I cannot interact with it. It shows that it's open, but it isn't. This happened after I restarted after an update. I did install a game using steam beforehand. I can't open ANY app, not settings, not task manager, nothing.

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    KathleenBrady2, Mar 6, 2025
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  2. Anna Hahn Win User

    Throttlestop obsidian not showing readouts in task bar

    Hello

    I had the previous version of throttlestop installed on a surface pro running windows 10 and it was working beautifully but now I am having trouble getting throttlestop to show temp/cpu reporting in the windows task bar. I have 'Task Bar' checked in the main window but still nothing appears. The check boxes within Options for Notification Area such as CPU Temp and CPU Mhz do not respond when clicked. Am i missing something/is there something else I need to do in order to get throttlestop obsidian to report to the task bar?


    Thanks so much!
     
    Anna Hahn, Mar 6, 2025
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  3. Windows 10 Defender - How to make it default to task bar?

    Using Windows 10 and currently I am using Defender for anti virus. For whatever reason Windows Defender does not show up in the task bar unless I search for the program or right click and scan a file/folder. Is there a way to force Defender to show up in the task bar at start up?
     
    Flogger23m, Mar 6, 2025
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  4. GaelRiver Win User

    My apps are open on task bar, but no window is showing.

    Search bar in task bar

    If you're referring to Windows 10, follow these steps cricket league unlimited diamond to disable suggestions in the Start Menu and show recent opened items:

    1. Deactivating Suggestions:
      • Right-click on the Windows Start button.
      • Select "Settings" from the menu.
      • In the Settings window, click on "Personalization."
      • On the left sidebar, choose "Start."
      • Look for the option called "Show suggestions occasionally in Start" and toggle it off.
    2. Activating Recent Opened Items:
      • In the same "Start" settings, ensure that the "Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start or the taskbar" option is enabled.
    If you're using a different operating system or referring to specific software or applications, please provide more details, and I'll be glad to assist you further.
     
    GaelRiver, Mar 6, 2025
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