Windows 10 minimized all my windows [FIX]

1. General troubleshooting

Run an antivirus scan as a safety spot check. For better performance, scan your computer or device because it has been noted that after using Windows 10 for a couple of months, system performance may be affected and you may get other app errors. To enhance your computer’s speed and performance, scan it after a specific interval, to maintain your computer and protect it from any type of errors. Check your USB ports as sometimes a faulty USB connecting and re-connecting could lead to Windows 10 minimizing windows. A dodgy port could cause sudden de-connection so windows would not have time to pop up and the windows you open will be deselected

2. Turn off Tablet mode

Windows 10 has the Tablet Mode or Continuum feature which is specially designed for touch-enabled devices like a tablet and others. Tablet Mode works like a bridge between your computer and the touch-enabled device, so when it is turned on, all modern apps open in full window mode such that the main apps window is affected. This causes the automatic minimizing of windows if you open any of its sub-windows. To fix this, turn off Tablet mode using settings app by doing the following:

Once you do this, the Windows 10 minimizes all windows issue will be resolved.

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3. Boot in Safe Mode with networking then perform an SFC scan

This starts Windows in safe mode, including the network drivers and services you need to access the internet or other computers on the same network. Once you’re in safe mode with networking, perform an SFC scan. This lets you scan your computer system for any corrupt files and fixes these corruptions in the system files. To do this:

4. Run the Microsoft Safety Scanner

This is a free downloadable security tool for on-demand scanning, which helps remove malware, and collaborates with your existing antivirus software. However, you need to use it within 10 days after downloading it, after which it will expire. In order to rerun a scan with the latest antimalware definitions, download and install it again. If you run the virus scan without reinstalling Microsoft Safety Scanner, the program will be deleted, and any infected files and folders can also get deleted.

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5. Create a new user profile

A corrupt user profile can cause Windows 10 to prevent any access to files or folders, hence minimizing all windows. You need to create a new user account (local) to resolve this. Here’s how: SPONSORED Login to the new account you just created and see if the problem goes away. If it does, your old profile is corrupted, so to fix it, do the following:

6. Uncheck Interactive services detection setting

Turn off/Disable Aero Shake feature Aero Shake is a Windows 10 feature that can sometimes cause Windows 10 minimizes all windows problem, but you can turn it off from the Registry Editor or Group Policy editor.

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7. Disable Aero Shake using Registry Editor

Note: The steps outlined here for Registry Editor must be followed carefully because any incorrect modifications to the registry may cause serious damage to your computer. Before making any changes, backup the registry for restoration in case of any problems. Note: If you want to reverse the change later, you can go back into Registry Editor and either set the DisallowShaking value back to 0 or delete the value altogether

8. Disable the Microsoft Consumer Experience with the Local Group Policy Editor

If you’re using Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise, disable Aero Shake from the Local Group Policy Editor. Note: To enable Aero Shake again, just follow the same procedure and set the “Turn off Aero Shake window minimizing mouse gesture” option back to Disabled or Not Configured. Were you able to fix Windows 10 minimizes all windows problems using these solutions? Let us know in the comments section below. RELATED STORIES TO CHECK OUT:

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