Alt+Tab loses Window focus, but the "Window Switcher" is not appearing

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Alt+Tab loses Window focus, but the "Window Switcher" is not appearing

Anonymous

I'm working on Windows 11 24H2. When i try to use Alt+Tab, the active Window loses focus, but the little "Window Switcher" in the middle of the screen which shows the other windows is not appearing.

Does anybody else have similar problems?

Thank you for your answers!

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7 answers

Answer 1

Anonymous

Hi,

I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.

Did you modify the Alt + Tab switcher on the registry editor or use any third-party application to change it?

On Windows 11 24H2 update the old Alt + Tab UI was removed causing the same problem you mentioned.

Answer 2

Anonymous

Hi!

Do you mean AltTabSettings? No, didn't touch it. I don't know any other Registry Keys for Alt Tab.

In terms of Third-Party Applications, i'm on a clean installed Computer, so no.

Answer 3

Anonymous

Yes, I meant this registry key. Can you please check the registry key and how it is set?

it is located at

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer

If it is not present it is OK

Answer 4

Anonymous

The named Key is not present, checked it right now.

Answer 5

Thank you for the verification. Run the commands below to fix issues on the system and replace missing system files.

Open the Start Menu, type CMD and select "Run as administrator"

Paste each command below and press enter. After running the commands, restart the computer and test it.

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

sfc /scannow

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