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The thread concerns a Windows 11 Snap Layouts issue where the first window snaps correctly, but subsequent windows become inaccessible while remaining open. The response suggests recovering windows with keyboard shortcuts, resetting the graphics driver and Snap settings, checking for ghost displays, restarting Explorer, updating or rolling back graphics drivers, and repairing system files; no follow-up confirms which fix worked, so the overall tone is troubleshooting-oriented but unresolved.
samagya

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hello eveyone
i am facing problem with window snap feature on my window 11
this feature is working on my laptop so that is not an issue at all
but since few days when i try to snap 2 or more window on the screen , the 1st window is being placed on the desired layout but the 2nd onwards windows are just getting lost . is the video was being played on lost window, the audio is still there so the window is not closed. if i try to access it from task view feature, i am not able to even thought it is there
please help me with this
 

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Hi samagya. The windows are probably being moved off-screen rather than closed. This can happen because of a remembered/“ghost” display, corrupted Snap state, or the graphics driver.

Try these fixes in order​

1. Recover a missing window​

  1. Press Alt + Tab until the missing window is selected.
  2. Press Alt + Space.
  3. Press M for Move.
  4. Press any arrow key once.
  5. Move your mouse or continue pressing the arrow keys until the window appears.
  6. Press Enter.
You can also try:
Code: 
Windows + Shift + Left Arrow
Windows + Shift + Right Arrow
Windows + Up Arrow

2. Reset the graphics system​

  1. Press Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B.
  2. The screen should...
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Hi samagya. The windows are probably being moved off-screen rather than closed. This can happen because of a remembered/“ghost” display, corrupted Snap state, or the graphics driver.

Try these fixes in order​

1. Recover a missing window​

  1. Press Alt + Tab until the missing window is selected.
  2. Press Alt + Space.
  3. Press M for Move.
  4. Press any arrow key once.
  5. Move your mouse or continue pressing the arrow keys until the window appears.
  6. Press Enter.
You can also try:
Code: 
Windows + Shift + Left Arrow
Windows + Shift + Right Arrow
Windows + Up Arrow

2. Reset the graphics system​

  1. Press Windows + Ctrl + Shift + B.
  2. The screen should briefly flash or go black.
  3. Test Snap again.
This safely restarts the graphics driver without closing your applications.

3. Reset Snap settings​

  1. Open Settings > System > Multitasking.
  2. Turn Snap windows off.
  3. Restart the laptop.
  4. Return to the same page and turn Snap windows on.
  5. Expand its options and enable Show my snapped windows when I hover over taskbar apps, in Task View, and when I press Alt + Tab.
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4. Remove a possible ghost display​

  1. Press Windows + P.
  2. Select PC screen only.
  3. Open Settings > System > Display.
  4. Check whether Windows shows an additional display that is not actually connected.
  5. Under Multiple displays, disconnect any nonexistent display.
  6. Confirm that Display resolution and Scale are set to their recommended values.
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If you previously connected the laptop to a TV, projector, dock, or external monitor, this is the most likely fix.

5. Restart Windows Explorer​

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
  2. Locate Windows Explorer in Task Manager.
  3. Right-click it and select Restart.
  4. Wait for the desktop and taskbar to reload, then test Snap.

6. Repair or roll back the graphics driver​

Create a restore point before reinstalling drivers.
  1. Right-click Start and select Device Manager.
  2. Expand Display adapters.
  3. Right-click your Intel, AMD, or NVIDIA adapter and select Properties.
  4. Open the Driver tab.
  5. If this began after a driver update, select Roll Back Driver.
  6. Otherwise, download the newest graphics driver from your laptop manufacturer’s support page and install it.
  7. Restart the laptop.
If it still happens, toggle Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling, restart, and test again. You can undo this by returning the toggle to its original setting.
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7. Repair Windows system files​

I could not show a live demonstration of this repair command, but you can run it safely as follows:
  1. Right-click Start and select Terminal (Admin).
  2. Run:
Code: 
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow
  1. Restart Windows after both commands finish.
If the issue remains, please tell us:
  • Whether an external monitor, TV, or docking station was recently connected
  • Whether this happens with every application or only one application
  • Your graphics adapter shown under Device Manager > Display adapters
  • Your Windows version from winver
 

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