Windows 10: TIP: Unknown mouse movement invokes Windows 10 task view.

I recently experienced seemingly random switches to task view that began after a Windows 10 update. I searched the web for answers and came upon this https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/unknown-mouse-movement-causes-task-view-to-pop-up/ec9036cf-f691-45f2-a2bd-99fd1ac86da9 , which described my problem exactly, but the responses provided no solution. Ultimately, I realized that I had replaced my Microsoft mouse at about the same time with a Logitech M720 and it has a "hidden" Logitech's term switch at the left thumb position near the bottom edge that is intended to togg

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Unknown mouse movement causes task view to pop up randomly in windows 10

Hi. How can one either disable this rather annoying feature or find where there is a description of what causes it. I can be working away and then some seeming random mouse movement or action causes Windows to pop up a task view. It drives me nuts and
I cant figure out what causes it? Windows 7 did not have this annoying feature.

I know on Android some devices have a secret command where if you move your finger in a L shape or inverted L it causes different screens to appear. Is it possible windows 10 has something similar for mouse that is causing my problem? It happens on different
computers throughout the day so its not a hardware issue it some sort of new feature I am sure.

Many thanks.

Ed

Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Windows settings

 

Unknown mouse movement causes task view to pop up randomly in windows 10

Hi Ed,

This issue may be caused by a corrupted mouse or touchpad driver. For us to better assist you, we'd like to ask a few questions:

• Which Windows version and build are you using? Type winver in the search bar and press
  Enter to find out.
• When did the issue begin? Have you made any changes on the device prior to the issue?
• What have you tried so far to troubleshoot the issue?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you try another mouse on your device or use the mouse on a different device to eliminate the hardware aspect of the problem. If the issue persists on a different device, it's a possible hardware problem so try a different mouse
to confirm. However, if the original mouse works fine on a different device, we recommend that you download and run the
Device and Hardware Troubleshooter. This tool can help us automatically identify and fix any underlying factors that causes the problem. To download and run the troubleshooter, select and click
Find and fix problems with devices and hardware in this
link.

We look forward to your response.

 

Task bar & task view

Hi Mad,

Is it your intention of turn off Task View and Activity History completely? If so, here are the steps:

https://www.tekrevue.com/tip/turn-off-task-view...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
on the site before you decide to download and install it.