Windows 10: Taskbar minimized window issue

Discus and support Taskbar minimized window issue in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I have an issue which has been going on since beta win 10. If i have a minimized window open on the desk top I can not view it unless i minimize all... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by sparkysteve, Nov 22, 2015.

  1. Taskbar minimized window issue


    I have an issue which has been going on since beta win 10. If i have a minimized window open on the desk top I can not view it unless i minimize all other windows. It seems once my cursor crosses the top of the taskbar the window I am trying to get to closes, only way to get to it is to minimize all other windows and then I got get to it and then click on it?
    Same thing if I want to change the volume if I click on the taskbar the volume window will close once the cursor crosses the top of the taskbar? If i right click on the volume icon then I get the volume mixer and I am able to get to it to adjust? I keep thinking this is a bug that will get fixed, but never does. Thanks for any help.

    Steve

    :)
     
    sparkysteve, Nov 22, 2015
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  2. Windows 10 & minimized pages. Where did they go?

    So that's it? If we minimize it to the taskbar and then want to recall it, we have to R cl the taskbar > click show taskbar button > click on the minimized thing. No! I just want it minimized up to the taskbar and when I want it back, I click it. Is there
    no way to do this on Windows 10?
     
    persimmon1, Nov 22, 2015
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  3. NightSky1 Win User
    Can't restore the minimized window from taskbar if moe than one are open

    Just had to re-install Creators Update as well and I don't have the functionality anymore and can't find it anywhere in settings pane.
     
    NightSky1, Nov 22, 2015
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  4. Ztruker Win User

    Taskbar minimized window issue

    Try a different mouse perhaps?
     
    Ztruker, Nov 23, 2015
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  5. Thanks, But have tried both a corded and another wireless mouse.
     
    sparkysteve, Nov 23, 2015
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  6. PommieB Win User
    Might be time to back-up and a clean install of the latest win 10 download, unless there's a setting to make it act like that which I doubt. Have you tried re-booting a few times, it might settle down.
     
    PommieB, Nov 23, 2015
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  7. Thanks, But have a just done a clean install with media creation tool and still have problem. I'm thinking it must be either be the way I am using it or a setting. Sure drives me nuts. Thanks for your reply!
     
    sparkysteve, Nov 23, 2015
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  8. Ztruker Win User

    Taskbar minimized window issue

    What is the full model number. Inspiron 15? xxxx ???

    Sounds like a video driver. Have you checked the Dell site for a Windows 10 driver for your specific laptop?
     
    Ztruker, Nov 24, 2015
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  9. Inspiron 15R 5537

    And yes drivers have been all updated. The weird thing is it also happens on a Studio 15 that I have. Could it be caused by software? I have a few that are on both computers ie: Office 2010, Roboform, Chrome?
     
    sparkysteve, Nov 24, 2015
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  10. dalchina New Member
    Suggest you check what happens in
    a. Safe Mode
    b. after a clean boot
    c. with shell extensions disabled using shellexview (take care to hide all MS ones before disabling).

    Roboform's fine on mine.
     
    dalchina, Nov 24, 2015
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  11. Need a little help with shellexview as I never used it before. So I want to select all non MS lines and then do the safe boot?
     
    sparkysteve, Nov 25, 2015
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  12. dalchina New Member
    Hi shellexview is a recommended very useful freeware program from Nirsoft. Very useful e.g. for debugging rt click problems.

    It can be used in normal mode or safe mode. I suggest trying rebooting with just your startups diabled 1st, then addiitonally with shell extensions disabled using shellexview. If you disable some MS items with shellexview this can cause problems.

    So look at its GUI, select hide MS items, then disable yours.
     
    dalchina, Nov 25, 2015
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  13. Taskbar minimized window issue

    Ok been away for awhile. Did a restore to win 7 then upgraded to win 10 current version. All has been well and Windows 10 has been acting like it should, no mouse problems or open window issues, until I signed into my MS account? Now all is back to the same issues I had previously if I open a new window, i need to minimize all open windows before I can select it. Also when I click the volume or notification icon they close as soon as my mouse hits the top of the task bar? How can I revert to before I signed into MS?

    Thanks
     
    sparkysteve, Dec 3, 2015
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  14. dalchina New Member
    dalchina, Apr 4, 2018
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