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• How can I Alt - Tab between Application Windows even?

  Chromebook/Windows/Linux I can alt tab between the application windows, but on mac, I can only switch between the applications themselves.

  Is there a way I can do so that I can alt tab between chrome windows?

  Thank you

  ADIN

  ADIN,

  Try (⌘ + ~).

  

• Change of the position of the context menu ALT - TAB (change active windows)

  Hi all

  I would like to know if there is a way to move the position of the menu that appears when scroll you through the windows when you press ALT + TAB. Currently, it appears in the center of the screen, but is it possible to move to, say, the left side of the screen? (The reason why I'm doing this is because unfortunately a part of the LCD screen is broken).

  Thank you!

  There is no way I know to move the chart of Alt + Tab to another area of the screen to avoid a damaged screen area. You can try the alternative method of Windows key + Tab to see if it gives you results, you can work with that.

  FWIW, the price of repair/replacement of a laptop screen went incredibly in the last year or two. If you think it's simply not worth replacing, you might want to investigate on what charge a reputed store to replace the screen or even do it yourself if you feel up to TI (there are many You Tube videos on the subject). If you think that the cost is half (or less) of what you expected already that it is.,.

• Window of alt - tab will not stay above other windows in Windows 7

  When I do an alt - tab in Windows 7, if I change constantly window (by pressing alt and quickly by clicking tab), it will be in Peek mode.  Normally, I'm expecting the alt - tab window to stay on top, when comes the Peek, but instead of this, my little alt - tab window disappears behind the windows being presented by the look.  I can still scroll through windows by pushing alt - tab, but my window has disappeared.  When I tried this on someone else the Windows 7 box, it has not done this.

  I recently started having this problem.

  In my case, I narrowed down it to the Windows Gadgets (i.e. sidebar.exe). Once I have closed all my gadgets, the problem disappeared. Otherwise, when I killed sidebar.exe, the problem disappeared.

• Windows flashes when scrolling on in the task bar, Alt - Tab does not.

  OK it drives me absolutely crazy. for these past few weeks, my taskbar and alt - tab has been broken. When I move the taskbar of the program im trying to open just blinks but never actually maximizes.  I noticed that it only flashes I have my cursor over the icon. But if I leave it right on it to open its own it never made. Alt - Tab is also the exact same thing (which makes me assume that the question is related.) I click on buttons and pop-up windows, but does not open anything.

  I looked around and I know that this question emerged with a reliablitiy of windows there are few up-to-date kb977074, but wasn't in my update list. SO I now have no idea what to do. Ive played around with the parameters monitored for defective or damaged files, and really, I don't want to have to do a system restore. especially since ive restored my computer and he was doing it before I updated. so... ideas would be very appreciated.

  Thanks in advance :)

  Hello

  Welcome to Microsoft Community forum.

  I would be grateful if you can provide us with the following information to help us better understand the issue.

  1. You have installed all the programs, application or updated before the show?
  2. How did you check the defective or damaged your system files?
  3. Do you receive an error message or error code while using the taskbar?

  Try it out below mentioned methods and see if it works for you.

  Method 1

  Try to perform a full scan of your computer using Security Microsoft Scanner.

   

  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

   

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

   

  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  Method 2

  If the problem persists, I suggest to check the integrity of the system and for this you may need to run the SFC (System File Checker).

  Scan SFC will be scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  1. Go to Start, click all programs and open the Accessories.
  2. Right-click on command prompt in the list programs, and then select run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click OK.
  3. In the command prompt, type the following command and press ENTER:

  sfc/scannow

  
  

  For more information, refer to this link:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833/en-us

  Hope it would help. If problem persists always post back with the current state of your computer, the information required and the result of proposed suggestion, we will be happy to help you.

  Thank you.

• Classic mode by using the Alt + Tab - needs to get the active window

  I'm running Win7 Ultimate mode classic (the aero mode was just too much visual noise) and for years, I used the Alt + Tab to switch between applications. Starting with Vista, the content of the Alt + Tab pop-up window sorts and does not retain the positions she had in XP. Y at - it all the settings that I can change to get the unsorted window XP. With sorting darn, I'm looking for 'the' the window, I want to bring to the fore. I almost always several applications running (10-20) and several windows in each application, so it is not uncommon that I'll have 30-50 windows open when I'm researching a topic and try to create a document or a presentation on the topic.

  Hey jgt,
   
   
  Here is a workaround to get the classic Alt + Tab bar.
   
  1. open the Explorer Windows & a few applications so that you can start using Alt + Tab feature.
  2. press Alt + Tab keys to display the keys Alt + Tab bar.
  3. without releasing the keys, press another Alt key once and release the second ALT.

  Note: Do not release Alt + Tab again.
   
  4. now, press the Tab key to see the classic Alt + Tab bar.
   
  Note: You will need to repeat this procedure each time you want the feature back.
  If you are comfortable with the registry, you can disable the Aero Alt Tab permanently.

  If you are comfortable with the registry, you can disable the Aero Alt Tab permanently.

  Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following windows Help article.

  Back up the registry
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-the-registry

  To get the classic Alt Tab functionality in Windows 7 the Registry Editor:

  1. go to start, type regedit and press ENTER.
  2. go to the location following HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
  3. in the right pane, create a new DWORD AltTabSettings and set its value to 1.
  4. now, whenever you you press the keys "Alt + Tab" together, he'll show Windows XP style classic screen Switcher "Alt + Tab" rather than the new screen.
  5. to restore the default active Aero Switcher "Alt + Tab" screen, simply delete the DWORD AltTabSettings, created in step 3. Log out and sign in again to take effect.

  Hope that solves your problem.

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• ALT TAB and Windows plus button more TAB functions the two has stopped working

  I have windows vista ultimate and my daughter was playing on the computer. Now the Alt tab function and the windows tab function when you hold the windows key and press tab to scroll through your programs no longer works. I searched through the Control Panel, trying to find where and relight them this setting but can't seem to locate. Anyone know how to activate these functions?

  Hello

  Click Start and type services.msc, and then press . Click on continue in the UAC prompt. Scroll and click on the themes service, and then click Start/restart option in the left column. Good luck, Rick Rogers, aka "Crazy" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

• Windows 7 - Windows key or Alt + Tab does not

  I have Windows 7 Home Edition, and suddenly my Alt + Tab feature has stopped working.  I use it regularly, so I don't know what I did to disable.  In addition, my Windows (the one next to the left Alt key) key stops working to bring up the Start Menu.

  The Windows key still works because when I press Windows + 3, it loads Google Chrome because it is the third in the taskbar...  Tab key works alone as well I use it to switch between the boxes username and password on log ons.
  I can't do not also appear in the windows program by clicking on the icons in the taskbar, taskbar icon won't turn on and flashes, but the actual program window is not pop up. I have to press the Desktop button on the right side of the taskbar to minimize everything and then bring up the desired program window.
  I've been shooting a few changes to my Windows 7 because I wanted to accelerate and I followed this Web site: http://www.computingunleashed.com/speed-up-windows-7-ultimate-guide-to.html
  I was also disabling some of the Start Up programs and services to speed up / save the battery power.  Is there a specific Service Microsoft need to Alt Tab functionality and the Windows key to work?
  Thanks in advance.
  Hello
  • Is it on laptop or desktop?
  If it happens on the desktop, you can try to connect the keyboard to the computer of differnet and check.
   
  If it happens on your laptop, you can try to create a new user account and check. If it works in a new user account, then probably your user account have been damaged and would need a fix.
   
  Create a user profile.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-user-account
  Now search for the question.
  Follow the link provided below to fix the damaged user profile.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

• Windows game are not maximized after Alt + tab on

  It seems that whenever I start a game, he struggles to remain maximized.  or if it starts fine and I alt + tab out of it, I will not be able to maximize again.

  If I click on the game in the taskbar, it will maximize to a black screen for a few seconds, sometimes flashing the screen game, reducing me then automatically on the desktop. If I click randomly on the black screen (hoping to activate something in the game) for these few seconds, the game will sometimes load back on the screen and remain stable, but only if I'm lucky and it's a pain in the neck.

  This has only been past moreso in the past months, but it seems more difficult to treat.  I see no changes significant I've done which might cause that.

  I have windows vista 64-bit, Ive tried to play with my display screen resolution and video game options real (my monitor is currently in 1920 x 1080).  Ive tried all sorts of task including alt + tab-switching or "switch to...» "in the Task Manager.  Ive down them as an administrator.  Ive changed the settings for compatibility for the .exe.  None of them have made no difference.  ive tried with several different games, all two (as old as 8 years) old and new games (new this year).

  If it helps to have a game especially allusion when trying to solve this problem, ive got starcraft 2 and dragon age: origins.

  Hey the egg.

  What is the number and the model of your video card and monitor?

  Since the problem is with all games, maybe try with a new driver for your video card. In most cases, get the latest driver solves these problems. If this does not work, you can go for method 2.

  Method 1: Update your video card driver

  For driver updates, see this link:update a hardware driver that is not working properly

  Method 2: Run the clean boot

  A little research showed that many background applications may interfere with the game causing unwanted results. The best bet is to prevent all third party applications to load to the top by performing the clean boot.

  See: How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  Note: Ensure that you switch your computer to normal startup mode after completing the troubleshooting steps. Steps are available in the article above.

  Kind regards

  Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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• Alt - Tab and noticed the bar tasks do not work, Windows + Tab does

  Any new system here - computer laptop Dell Vostro 1720 with the latest drivers according to Dell and Nvidia and all updates on windows update.  Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit installed.

  I get the bug where Alt - Tab disappears immediately once you release the tab button (not allowing you to tab between windows).  Similarly, when you hover over a program in the taskbar, previews immediately disappear.

  • He is not a corrupt profile since I created a test-specific profile.  Problem persists.
  • It is not a problem with Aeropeek... I ran the store.  Also disable Aeropeek in the performance Options box has no effect
  • Still, all current windows updates have been applied and the drivers are up-to-date
  • Curiously, if regedit is open, the taskbar mousover saw will work, but the alt - tab will not be

  I had this same problem and ended up doing a complete uninstall of my Logitech keyboard and mouse software and reinstalled the latest version. This seems to have solved the problem. I've seen other products Logitech, including USB headphones/cameras, as the source of the problem. I suspect a complete uninstall, and then reinstall with the latest version of all Logitech drivers & software can solve the problem. I am running Win7 Pro 64-bit.

  I hope this will help. :)

  I literally JUST this is done about 10 minutes ago and have not yet tested to see if it sticks through the sleep/wake extended/recovery or restart, but leave the Logitech software resulted in an IMMEDIATE solution to the problem, which prompted me to try the reinstall. So far so good. I will update if I find the problem comes back.

• How to enable the interaction of the alt - tab mouse in the classic theme of Windows 7?

  In the Aero theme, you can select the alt - tab application by mouse. In the classic theme, you can not...

  Please do not start answer me wondering why not just use Aero already.

  I didn't Power Toy did this, but they were parallel projects by programmers bored (literally), so the company never officially it will use in production code.

  I just realized something however: If you just click on the thing you want to change anyway, why not simply click on the button in the taskbar? Just a random thought, although I suppose that if the program has more than one window/tab open, you then have to point-and - click.  Or you might disable combining the taskbar, but personally I don't like myself.
  With performance improvements and reliability gained by Aero (as well as other features like live and other preview), I would say that if you are looking for a style of eye candy than simply disable transparency and see how it works for you.
  @ jesuscheung - I think that it is possible to display a classic style using the DWM rendering engine, but since there is no default theme that looks like this, you can use StarDock WindowBlinds (or a similar application) who can apply skins.

• I'm looking for the Mac key combination which is equivalent to Alt + Tab in Windows that allows you to choose Open Windows (toggle).

  I'm looking for the Mac key combination which is equivalent to Alt + Tab in Windows that allows you to choose Open Windows (pass) but I can't find this info.  I hope that someone will tell me what combination of keys and as a bonus, where I can find it in the menu help. Thank you!

  The standard keyboard shortcuts are listed here:

  Keyboard shortcuts in Mac - Apple Support

  You can also define your own in System Preferences > keyboard

• How can I do a quick preview (thumbnails?) of all open tabs in a window (Safari has a function for the display of open tabs)?

  How can I do a quick preview (thumbnails?) of all open tabs in a window (Safari has a function for the display of open tabs)?

  Maybe look into this extension instead:

  • Permanent list all tabs button: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/permanent-listalltabs/

• Firefox, always on top, no alt - tab to other open windows/applications

  I've updated to 11.0, windows vista. I have not noticed or I have this problem before the update. for example if I have firefox open and click on my calculator, the only way that I see it's to minimize firefox. I can't alt - tab to it nor can I click the icon in my status bar of windows. ???
  I looked in the settings, I saw an option always at the top of the page, but that's what it looks like.

  Any info will be appreciated.

  TIA,
  Jim

  Make sure that you run not Firefox mode full screen (press F11 or Fn + F11 to toggle; Mac: Ctrl + Shift + F).

  See also:

  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Corrupt_localstore.RDF

• ALT + tab toggles is the last window

  I use Alt + tab frequently to switch between two windows, for example, two applications.  Suddenly it no longer works.  How can I restore it?  Thank you.

  Right click on an area on your desktop and select "personalize".
  In the personalization window, select "Theme".
  Since the theme selection window, change your theme to "Windows 7 aero" for
  "Classic Windows" and click OK.
  At this point, the windows display will change the dull search windows
  theme. But you'll find that ALT + TAB works again.

  Repeat the above steps and go to "Windows Theme" and you will have
  have nice looking display and ALT + TAB should still work ok.

  It's like the 'theme' switching back once destroyed everything that was broken in
  the shell.

  http://www.customizewindows.co.Nr/