How to fix programs minimizing or disappearing from the screen?

Hello Bruce,

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Programs or videos disappearing from the screen or full-screen apps minimizing unexpectedly can be caused by windows being off-screen, system glitches, or conflicts with multi-monitor setups.

Here are effective steps to fix this issue:

1) If a program is running but not visible, hold the Shift key, then right-click its taskbar icon, select "Move," and use arrow keys to bring the window back onto the screen (this works if the window is off-screen).

2) Alternatively, try the Shift + right-click on the taskbar icon and select "Maximize" to force it to appear maximized on your main screen.

3) Restart your computer and update your display drivers to avoid glitches.

4) Check for any third-party software or background processes that may be minimizing or hiding windows; temporarily disabling such software may help.

5) If you use multiple monitors, disconnecting secondary monitors and reconnecting them or resetting display settings might prevent windows from opening off-screen or minimizing.

6) Run antivirus scans to rule out malware causing abnormal window behavior.

7) Ensure that keyboard shortcuts or virtual desktop switches are not hiding programs.

For example, pressing Windows Key + Tab can change desktops and cause windows to seemingly disappear.

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