Windows 10: Windows hotkey peek at desktop not working

Discus and support Windows hotkey peek at desktop not working in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; As of last week I have found that one of my windows hotkey shortcuts not functioning. Peek at desktop, with the use of windows + , to activate not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by MichaelGentileG2, Mar 11, 2020.

  1. Windows hotkey peek at desktop not working


    As of last week I have found that one of my windows hotkey shortcuts not functioning. Peek at desktop, with the use of windows + , to activate not functioning anymore. All the other keys are working such as windows + m to minimize etc..

    Thanks

    :)
     
    MichaelGentileG2, Mar 11, 2020
    #1

  2. Buggy taskbar Windows 10/ twitchy show desktop/ peek button.

    Hi,



    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.



    Let’s turn off the Peek option and check. Follow the below step.


    • Right click on the Windows task bar and click on Properties.

    • Uncheck the option Use Peek to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Sow desktop button at the end of the taskbar.

    • Now click on Apply and click on
      OK.

    Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.
     
    Billion Debbarma, Mar 11, 2020
    #2
  3. Windows peek/taskbar Thumbnail not working (Help)

    Hi Elias,

    We may need to change some settings to enable the peek option. Follow the steps below:

    • Open Settings.
    • Click Personalization.
    • Select Taskbar on the left pane.
    • Locate Use Peek to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar option, turn it
      ON.

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    Let us know if you need anything else. We're here to help.
     
    Martin Bar, Mar 11, 2020
    #3
  4. BurtShah Win User

    Windows hotkey peek at desktop not working

    Aero Peek is not Working

    I cannot see the Aero Peek. In my Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window, under Preview desktop with Aero Peek, the box next to Use Aero Peek to preview the desktop is checked but is grayed out. Please help.
     
    BurtShah, Mar 11, 2020
    #4
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