Windows 10 Programs start without visual Interface

Question

I recently had the problem, that when you tried to start Chrome, you could see the program running in the Task Manager, but there would be no window visible on the desktop. No icon is visible no the taskbar either. I solved this problem the first time by reinstalling Chrome, but I had to do this 2 more times since, and now the problem has spread to Steam.

I think the problem has something to do with changing display resolutions (I play some games that don't run in 4k, and I always encounter this problem after a restart when I played one on those games -- I'm not sure if there's a real connection between the two, though)

How do I solve / whats causing this issue?

Answer 1

KR15's suggestion is good for programs that have an icon in the taskbar.

For windows that don't have an icon (like a dialog box), use these keys:

1. ALT+SPACE
   • To open the menu
2. M
   • To select "move" (this may change based on Windows language)
3. Any directional (arrow) key
   • This will "bind" the window to the mouse pointer
4. Now move the mouse pointer to the desired position and click to release the window

Answer 2

The window is there but not in the visible area. So move it back in the visible area by holding Shift-key and right clicking on that tasks icon in the taskbar, then you get a menu where you choose ´move´ (beside other options).

Answer 3

If the application window is opened but not in view, you can use the Windows key + Arrow keys to move the windows 'around' the screen.

Answer 4

There are already good answers, I just wanted to another in case anyone ever experiences a similar issue.

Some Programs still stay off-screen when doing everything @Mixxiphoid, @Konerak or @Kr15 suggested (as the company program I use to track how long I worked on a ticket does). We then need to shift + right click on the icon in the taskbar and select "Maximise". It then maximises on my primary monitor and starts to behave again