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I cannot use the alt tab while a steam game is running.

I cannot use the alt tab while a steam game is running.

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sweetcake18905
Junior Member
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02-01-2023, 11:20 AM
#1
When i launch a steam game, I immediately lose access to any keyboard shortcuts. I understand my keyboard works properly since shortcuts function correctly when I close the game. Please assist me.
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sweetcake18905
02-01-2023, 11:20 AM #1

When i launch a steam game, I immediately lose access to any keyboard shortcuts. I understand my keyboard works properly since shortcuts function correctly when I close the game. Please assist me.

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cenowBG
Junior Member
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02-01-2023, 11:41 AM
#2
a particular game or all of them?
various games over the years have failed to respond to Alt-Tab. occasionally, using the Windows button can help, but sometimes you need to enable windowed mode to keep switching between screens.
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cenowBG
02-01-2023, 11:41 AM #2

a particular game or all of them?
various games over the years have failed to respond to Alt-Tab. occasionally, using the Windows button can help, but sometimes you need to enable windowed mode to keep switching between screens.

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Freedom_Men
Member
211
02-02-2023, 05:47 PM
#3
It isn't limited to one particular game; it has begun occurring more frequently lately, and the Windows button is also malfunctioning.
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Freedom_Men
02-02-2023, 05:47 PM #3

It isn't limited to one particular game; it has begun occurring more frequently lately, and the Windows button is also malfunctioning.

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ForeverAthena
Member
215
02-18-2023, 10:44 PM
#4
So suddenly no games in your Steam library let you Alt-Tab to the Desktop?
If that's the case, it might be related to a Steam Overlay or something similar.
Try turning off all Steam add-ons and any OSD.
And if you're running any of the games in Fullscreen mode, try using Windowed Borderless.
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ForeverAthena
02-18-2023, 10:44 PM #4

So suddenly no games in your Steam library let you Alt-Tab to the Desktop?
If that's the case, it might be related to a Steam Overlay or something similar.
Try turning off all Steam add-ons and any OSD.
And if you're running any of the games in Fullscreen mode, try using Windowed Borderless.

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Dragon_OWNN
Junior Member
1
02-25-2023, 06:20 PM
#5
I don't have any add-ons and the windowed borderless feature isn't functioning. Additionally, I can't use alt-tab while a game is running.
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Dragon_OWNN
02-25-2023, 06:20 PM #5

I don't have any add-ons and the windowed borderless feature isn't functioning. Additionally, I can't use alt-tab while a game is running.

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MicMineHD
Member
206
03-01-2023, 12:13 PM
#6
Do you own a keyboard with software like Corsair ICUE? Your keyboard blocks many keyboard shortcuts that would end a game while it's active.
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MicMineHD
03-01-2023, 12:13 PM #6

Do you own a keyboard with software like Corsair ICUE? Your keyboard blocks many keyboard shortcuts that would end a game while it's active.

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foxiflaimeur
Member
110
03-05-2023, 04:30 PM
#7
This HyperX Alloy Origins 60 comes with a game mode software, but I've had to turn it off.
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foxiflaimeur
03-05-2023, 04:30 PM #7

This HyperX Alloy Origins 60 comes with a game mode software, but I've had to turn it off.

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epicmaker9
Junior Member
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03-23-2023, 05:04 AM
#8
This sounds like
something
is running that is blocking Windows shortcuts from executing when in game; just a matter of tracking down what it is.
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epicmaker9
03-23-2023, 05:04 AM #8

This sounds like
something
is running that is blocking Windows shortcuts from executing when in game; just a matter of tracking down what it is.

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SnakeHead_7894
Junior Member
6
03-23-2023, 08:31 AM
#9
The issue seems to be linked to OMEN Gaming Hub, though I'm still unsure.
Edit: That's confirmed, thanks for the assistance.
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SnakeHead_7894
03-23-2023, 08:31 AM #9

The issue seems to be linked to OMEN Gaming Hub, though I'm still unsure.
Edit: That's confirmed, thanks for the assistance.