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Windows 11 frequently minimizes all windows automatically; standard solutions have not worked.
For the past couple of days, my computer has been automatically minimizing all open windows for no apparent reason. This happens whether I'm using a browser, playing games, or running other applicati...
Hi ShawnRussell,
This usually points to a background application stealing window focus rather than Windows itself.
I’d check:
- recently installed apps or overlays
- GPU / OEM utilitieclean boot testing (msconfig)
- Event Viewer for recurring errors
Also run:
sfc /scannow
and
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
I’ve seen similar issues caused by outdated OEM tools and notification overlays.