Windows 10: Why is there no way to Alt + Tab to desktop?

Discus and support Why is there no way to Alt + Tab to desktop? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I play video games on my PC in fullscreen and I have the windows key disabled most of the time. It's in the vicinity of important gaming keys like... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Haydhn, Oct 8, 2018.

  1. HAYDHN
    Haydhn Win User

    Why is there no way to Alt + Tab to desktop?


    I play video games on my PC in fullscreen and I have the windows key disabled most of the time. It's in the vicinity of important gaming keys like Ctrl, Shift, and Alt. I don't want the start menu popping up in the middle of my game so that's why I keep it disabled.


    Win + D is a hassle to press for me, however Alt + Tab works great, but only if I have another tab open besides my game. When my game is the only tab open I can't Alt + Tab out.


    There should be an option to have the desktop always available to Alt + Tab to, and if there already is and I'm overlooking it please let me know.

    :)
     
    Haydhn, Oct 8, 2018
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  2. MRHUGGLES
    mrhuggles Win User

    alt + tab not working

    i always just use the windows key to get back to the desktop [pops up the start dealy, doesn't need anything to alt+tab to]
     
    mrhuggles, Oct 8, 2018
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  3. GUYCRULS_851
    GuyCruls_851 Win User
    desktop is not listed in Ctrl+Tab toggle

    Thanks for the suggestions, DaveM121 and NikhilPosting.

    @DaveM121 - I have GForce Experience 3.7.0.81, and I can't see a ShadowPlay feature.

    @NikhilPosting - I know Alt-Tab very well: this is precisely where I have an issue! the actual desktop is not listed among the thumbnails!

    Window + Tab seems to be merely a variant of Alt-Tab - and it returns the same result: desktop is not listed among the thumbnails.

    Thus, the issue endures...
     
    GuyCruls_851, Oct 8, 2018
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  4. CJB4
    cjb4 Win User

    Why is there no way to Alt + Tab to desktop?

    Select Desktops to Show Open Windows in ALT+TAB in Windows 10


    Am I missing something. In 10 Alt+Tab no longer switches between the desktop and open applications. You need to perform an extra step to get to the desktop
     
    cjb4, Oct 8, 2018
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