Alt + tab no longer switches to last window in Windows 11

Anonymous
2023-08-25T00:15:33+00:00

Hi all,

One of the most useful shortcuts I use all the time is not working for me on my new laptop with Windows 11. I used to use ALT + TAB to switch between the current window and the last window I used. Now if I use it it switches between the current window and the first open window (not the most recent). How can I get it so it switches between the two most recently used?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-09-08T10:30:18+00:00

    Hi all,

    One of the most useful shortcuts I use all the time is not working for me on my new laptop with Windows 11. I used to use ALT + TAB to switch between the current window and the last window I used. Now if I use it it switches between the current window and the first open window (not the most recent). How can I get it so it switches between the two most recently used?

    I have found a solution, press Win+R and write "regedit", then a window will appear. press ctrl+f and find "AltTabSettings". Change the value of AltTabSettings from 1 to 0,(1 means fast and 0 default) save it and then restart your computer. After that it will work just fine. It's for Windows 11. I hope this helps someone, I have had this problem for months and I am glad I found this solution.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-09-16T16:38:48+00:00

    Simply just use the right ALT with TAB.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-09-20T19:09:00+00:00

    Thanks! That works -though it requires two hands. Regardless I recently discovered the left alt-tab is working again -perhaps a recent software update?

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-09-21T11:39:44+00:00

    I have solved my issue using this

    • change between Windows mode (Fn + A)

    Now it was working fine

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-09-24T20:08:48+00:00

    This doesn't work. NOTHING works in regards to system and control panel anymore in Windows 11. Nothing works from the start menu. I have to know all the latest keyboard shortcuts to open anything!!! I want Windows 10 back.

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