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Why can't I alt-tab through different windows anymore?

petchic
petchic
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I used to be able to press alt-tab to change between windows, but now he window I try to tab to won't show up over the window I'm currently in. It's very frustrating. I can see the edge of the window I want at the edge of my current window, but can't pull it forward!

I used to be able to press alt-tab to change between windows, but now he window I try to tab to won't show up over the window I'm currently in. It's very frustrating. I can see the edge of the window I want at the edge of my current window, but can't pull it forward!

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FredMcD
FredMcD
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Hold down the Alt key, then press the Tab key until the window pops up.

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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If Firefox is frozen trying to load one particular tab, that it usually prevents you from seeing a different tab or window until that is resolved. Otherwise, I'm not aware of a situation where Alt+Tab fails.

Could you test in Firefox's Safe Mode? That's a standard diagnostic tool to deactivate extensions and some advanced features of Firefox. More info: Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode.

If Firefox is not running: Hold down the Shift key when starting Firefox.

If Firefox is running: You can restart Firefox in Safe Mode using either:

  • "3-bar" menu button > "?" button > Restart with Add-ons Disabled
  • Help menu > Restart with Add-ons Disabled

and OK the restart.

Both scenarios: A small dialog should appear. Click "Start in Safe Mode" (not Refresh).

Any improvement?