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Alt-Tab shortcut in Windows 11 opens the active tab in a multi-tab browser.

Alt-Tab shortcut in Windows 11 opens the active tab in a multi-tab browser.

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xAPPLExPIEx
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07-21-2021, 10:01 AM
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When I press Alt-Tab, a black box appears covering my screen with apps in the center. I’m curious if there’s a way to remove this display around the icons. I understand I can revert to the older Alt-Tab, but I’d prefer to stick with the newer version.
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07-21-2021, 10:01 AM #1

When I press Alt-Tab, a black box appears covering my screen with apps in the center. I’m curious if there’s a way to remove this display around the icons. I understand I can revert to the older Alt-Tab, but I’d prefer to stick with the newer version.

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07-28-2021, 11:35 PM
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What do you mean? Can you screen shot it? This is what I get on W11 with Alt+Tab Spoiler Do you mean the background is just black without the frosted glass effect over what's currently in focus?
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07-28-2021, 11:35 PM #2

What do you mean? Can you screen shot it? This is what I get on W11 with Alt+Tab Spoiler Do you mean the background is just black without the frosted glass effect over what's currently in focus?

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07-29-2021, 07:49 AM
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I'm sorry, I wasn't familiar with how to describe it. The goal was to remove this frosted glass appearance, but I couldn't find a suitable solution on YouTube.
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07-29-2021, 07:49 AM #3

I'm sorry, I wasn't familiar with how to describe it. The goal was to remove this frosted glass appearance, but I couldn't find a suitable solution on YouTube.

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07-29-2021, 02:50 PM
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Consider setting up a default folder on your desktop named "GodMode" followed by a timestamp. Launch it and navigate to the Windows settings to adjust its look and feel. This should give you more control over the interface.
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07-29-2021, 02:50 PM #4

Consider setting up a default folder on your desktop named "GodMode" followed by a timestamp. Launch it and navigate to the Windows settings to adjust its look and feel. This should give you more control over the interface.

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07-31-2021, 12:04 PM
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All features turned off and activated didn’t eliminate the glass-like appearance.
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JorgeSancho
07-31-2021, 12:04 PM #5

All features turned off and activated didn’t eliminate the glass-like appearance.

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07-31-2021, 01:26 PM
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I've identified just one choice that avoids the black box while eliminating the frosted glass appearance from Alt+Tab.
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Kytzis
07-31-2021, 01:26 PM #6

I've identified just one choice that avoids the black box while eliminating the frosted glass appearance from Alt+Tab.

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08-07-2021, 03:37 PM
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Is it truly challenging? There’s no need for complicated steps. The latest Windows 11 update changes Alt+Tab to this:
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john729
08-07-2021, 03:37 PM #7

Is it truly challenging? There’s no need for complicated steps. The latest Windows 11 update changes Alt+Tab to this:

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08-09-2021, 11:50 PM
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My W11 start search is fully malfunctioning, so I’m avoiding it. I need to reinstall the system but I’m too lazy. I keep finding myself needing workarounds constantly, which means I didn’t realize it existed. Plus, I’m not sure what to look for initially until I discovered it in God Mode.
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08-09-2021, 11:50 PM #8

My W11 start search is fully malfunctioning, so I’m avoiding it. I need to reinstall the system but I’m too lazy. I keep finding myself needing workarounds constantly, which means I didn’t realize it existed. Plus, I’m not sure what to look for initially until I discovered it in God Mode.

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