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Discussions tagged with 'active apps' on WindowsForum.com cover how to identify, manage, and troubleshoot applications that remain active in Windows. Users report issues like the Get Started app running excessively in Windows 11, active apps timing out every few seconds in Windows 10 workspaces, and problems preventing sleep when media players are active but idle. Tips include using the Switcher Bar (App Bar) in Windows 8.1 to view and switch between active apps, and customizing the taskbar border color for active apps in Windows 7. The tag focuses on practical solutions for controlling app activity and improving system responsiveness across Windows versions.
  1. stueycaster

    Windows 11 Get Started app

    I'm running the latest version of Windows 11. I run a few Rainmeter Gadgets too. Particularly the CPU Usage gadget. I have my computer set up to turn off the display after a certain amount of time. Then the display turns back on when I move the mouse. Lately when it starts back up the CPU...
    • stueycaster
    • Thread
    • active apps asus background processes battery life cpu usage display gadgets getting started intel laptop performance power management rainmeter ram sleep mode ssd system settings task manager user interface windows 11
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. W

    Windows 10 Issues with Active Applications Timing Out in Windows 10 Workspaces

    I have recently installed Windows 10 and I have a problem with timing out on active work spaces. For example if I open up an excel spreadsheet and click on a cell to input data it keeps switching from being active to be non-active every 2-3 seconds. It also occurs with dialogue boxes and pull...
  3. Drew

    Windows 8 I sometimes wonder...

    I sometimes wonder, especially since Windows 8.1, if people know or realize how or how much things can be maneuvered and manipulated @ or from the Switcher Bar; what I always call(ed) the APP Bar, Top-Left Corner. >> Size & position of 3 items >> Replace 1 of 2 APPs w/ Desktop or vice versa...
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • active apps app bar control customization desktop floating desktop manipulation switcher bar thumbnails user interface windows 8.1
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  4. Drew

    Windows 8 Do you /did you know...?

    Whilst on Desktop, > Top-Left, come down, Switcher Bar is out & all currently, active APPs are showing thumbnails... Lf Clk on said Bar & that holds. In other words, allowing one to view all live APPs and the Desktop simultaneously. Once the Desktop is clicked the Switcher Bar drops (back)...
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • active apps desktop live apps multitasking navigation switcher bar thumbnails user interface windows features windows tips
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  5. Drew

    Windows 8 Some Windows 8.1 Things You Should Know (About)

    There are some things w/in Windows 8.1 of which you may not be aware but, should be. 1. Bottom-Left Corner... There is now a Windows logo button on the Taskbar. This acts much the same as the Windows key on the keyboard. Hitting it will give the Start screen & one can toggle back & forth w/...
    • Drew
    • Thread
    • active apps application access customization desktop desktop icons efficiency favorites bar links toolbar navigation power menu shutdown options start screen switcher bar taskbar third party toolbar user tips wallpaper windows 8.1
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  6. K

    Windows 8 a Win8 cheat does not work for me

    :apologetic: I know if I am in the Metro, I can press the window button to go back to the desktop. But I read about a cheat, that you press the win key, it will get you back to desktop, if you press it again, it will take you back to the AP you were currently on. This does not work for me...
    • kkay
    • Thread
    • accessibility active apps cheat keys desktop navigation metro ui shortcuts troubleshooting user experience windows 8 windows key
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. I

    Windows 7 sleep issue vlc 2.0.1/itunes

    I am trying to figure out how to make my computer sleep when itunes or vlc are the active application but not playing anything. I got sleep# from sourceforge and that seems to be working for vlc. is there some way to override all programs ability to stop the computer from sleeping?
    • issicus
    • Thread
    • active apps computer itunes override power management settings sleep sleep issues sourceforge vlc
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. A

    Windows 7 changing toolbox background color and borders around active apps in win7 possible?

    Hi All i have probably a stupid question but i did my research over the internet and in 3 weeks i havent find any anwser so i decided to start posting this question. Basicly i customized most of the features i needed to be custom in windows7, however there is still two features i didnt...
    • adamtunik
    • Thread
    • active apps background borders color change customization opacity themes toolbox user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
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