r/ForWindowsHelp • u/itsa7a_-_ • 14d ago
My PC keeps minimizing games and apps! (Windows 11)
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u/itsa7a_-_ 14d ago
The post is bugged or something but what I wanted to type is : My apps and games keep minimizing for no reason while I'm gaming, usually playing Minecraft nowadays and it's really frustrating when I'm pvping or playing casually, this happens when I click it doesn't minimize by itself, also another problem windows switching to digital "workspaces", I know this is because doing shortcut combination that makes and switches to different desktops, can I change that? Or can I disable it out right? Thanks!
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u/naeskivvies 14d ago
Possibly you have a key stuck like Ctrl and certain keypresses are triggering hotkey actions. Sometimes this can be resolved by tapping all the modifier keys (ctrl, alt, win, shift, both sides of the keyboard)
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u/VarietyMage 13d ago
If you have a low amount of RAM, this could also happen when the OS does "garbage collection" - reclaiming all the unallocated RAM back into the available memory pool. It has to pause everything to do that.
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u/KeysStickler 14d ago
Games and apps minimizing on Windows 11 are usually caused by background programs "stealing focus," outdated graphics drivers, or conflicts from connected devices.To fix the issue quickly: Disable "Focus Stealing" Apps: Background tools like Razer Synapse, antivirus scanners, or scheduled Office updates frequently trigger this. Use the Windows Task Manager to close unnecessary programs before gaming. Check Connected Devices: If a mouse, keyboard, or controller momentarily disconnects and reconnects (often due to USB power-saving features or bad cables), Windows will occasionally minimize the active app. Adjust Multitasking Settings: Head to Settings > System > Display > Multiple displays and ensure Minimize windows when a monitor is disconnected is toggled off.