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File Explorer Opens but is not visible on the Desktop (Windows 10)

Anonymous
2019-12-30T17:32:39+00:00

I open file windows explorer with Win+E and it is visible in the task bar, but it is not visible in the desktop and I cannot Alt+Tab to it. It appears to be on a different screen that I cannot access.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-12-30T17:55:20+00:00

    Have you tried win key + p for projection and checked where the projection was going?

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-12-30T17:34:45+00:00

    It appears that the computer still had a connection to an HDMI monitor. Windows explorer was opening on the inactive second screen. I disconnected the HDMI cable and the screen reset and windows explorer was back on the desktop again. Not the most complicated of problems really.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-12-31T08:37:28+00:00

    I open file windows explorer with Win+E and it is visible in the task bar, but it is not visible in the desktop and I cannot Alt+Tab to it. It appears to be on a different screen that I cannot access.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-12-30T18:00:04+00:00

    Hello! I am an Independent Advisor, I would love to help you out!

    It sounds like you found a solution for this. That is awesome!

    Let me know if I am wrong and you still need help or if there is any other questions you had regarding this!

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