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minimize/maximize/close buttons missing

Anonymous
2019-07-13T13:05:29+00:00

minimize/maximize/close buttons missing on top right of screen how do I get them back pls

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  1. DaveM121 869K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-07-13T14:49:06+00:00

    Hi flyingdutchman52

    Okay, try the Esc key to see if that takes the Application out of full screen mode

    If not

    On your Desktop, do you see icons or do you see square tiles?

    If you see square tiles your are in Tablet Mode

    Press the Windows Key + A to open the Notification Bar

    If you cannot see the Tablet Mode button, click 'Expand'

    Then click the Tablet Mode button

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-07-13T13:28:09+00:00

    Hi flyingdutchman..

    Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start Task Manager.

    When Task Manager opens, locate Desktop Windows Manager, right click it and choose End Task.

    The process will now restart and the buttons should appear again.

    Please revert after performing these steps for further assistance....

    If not solved by this methods i will give you another solutions:)

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-07-13T14:10:00+00:00

    Solution 2 – Roll back to the older drivers if available

    1. Press Windows Key + X to open Win + X menu and choose Device Manager from the list.

    2.Locate your display adapter in Device Manager and double click it to open its properties.

    3.Go to the Driver tab and click the Roll Back Driver button.

    Solution 3 – Make sure that you’re using a standard Windows theme

    Right click your desktop and choose Personalize.

    Settings app should now appear. Navigate to Themes section in the left pane. In the right pane, select one of the default themes such as Windows or Windows 10.

    Solution 4 – Make sure that you’re not using the Tablet Mode

    Open the Action Center by clicking its icon in the Taskbar. Alternatively, you can open it quickly by pressing Windows Key + A.

    Now look for Tablet Mode option, and click it to disable it. If Tablet Mode isn’t available, first click on Expand to reveal the Tablet Mode option.

    1. Press Windows Key + P to open the Project panel.

    List of projects will appear. Select Extend from the list, and the issue should be resolved.

    I hope this will surely helps:)

    Please revert back after performing these steps

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  1. DaveM121 869K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-07-13T14:10:03+00:00

    Hi flyingdutchman

    If all 3 buttons are missing, that app may be in full screen mode, press F11 or Fn + F11 does that bring those buttons back?

    If not, please let me know . . .

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-07-13T14:42:49+00:00

    did not solve problem sorry

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