5 Simple Ways to Fix Windows 10 Alt Tabbing Itself

Restart your computer in clean boot

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Published onJanuary 3, 2024

published onJanuary 3, 2024

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Some of our readers have reported Windows 10 Alt Tabbing itself issue while trying to return to the desktop or accessing an app.

Why does Windows 10 keep Alt-Tabbing itself? The issue could occur due to faulty keyboard keys, third-party software interference, scheduled tasks, or outdated keyboard/graphics drivers.

How can I fix the Alt-Tabbing issue on Windows 10?

Before we go to the advanced fixes to resolve the Alt-Tabbing issue, here are a few preliminary checks you should do:

1. Disable a task in the Task Scheduler

Also, check other tasks related to your device manufacturer apps, right-click them one by one, and select Disable.

2. Restart your PC in a clean boot environment

This will start your computer with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. Now, try restarting the programs & startup apps that you stopped one by one to identify and isolate software conflicts & troubleshoot startup problems.

Once done, don’t forget to reverse-engineer the steps to start your Windows normally. Performing clean boot could also help you fix thegames keep Alt Tabbing by themselves; read this guide to learn more.

3. Edit the AltTabSettings registry entry

4. Update/reinstall the graphics and keyboard driver

In case there are no updates available, try reinstalling the driver by using the following steps:

Updating or reinstalling the graphics driver can also help you fix thescreen goes black when you press the Alt + Tabissue; read this guide to learn about other solutions.

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5. Repair the system files

If nothing worked for you, you might have toreset your computer to the default settingsto fix the Windows 10 Alt Tabbing itself issue.

In conclusion, to fix the Alt Tabbing itself issue, first, check your keyboard for damage, then ensure the device drivers are updated and there are no unwanted tasks scheduled in the Task Scheduler app.

In case you are facing theALT-TAB is not workingissue, it could be due to incorrect system settings or problems with the keyboard.

Did we miss a step that helped you fix the issue? Don’t hesitate to mention it in the comments section below. We will happily add it to the list.

5 Simple Ways to Fix Windows 10 Alt Tabbing Itself#

How can I fix the Alt-Tabbing issue on Windows 10?#

1. Disable a task in the Task Scheduler#

2. Restart your PC in a clean boot environment#

3. Edit the AltTabSettings registry entry#

4. Update/reinstall the graphics and keyboard driver#

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5. Repair the system files#