Otdfbt

Is Lambda Calculus purely syntactic?

Why is long-term living in Almost-Earth causing severe health problems?

How to befriend someone who doesn't like to talk?

Oil draining out shortly after turbo hose detached/broke

Transfer custom ringtones to iPhone using a computer running Linux

empApi with Lightning Web Components?

How to avoid typing 'git' at the begining of every Git command

What plausible reason could I give for my FTL drive only working in space

Make Gimbap cutter

The significance of kelvin as a unit of absolute temperature

Use 1 9 6 2 in this order to make 75

Diatonic chords of a pentatonic vs blues scale?

Who is "He that flies" in Lord of the Rings?

Suppose leased car is totalled: what are financial implications?

Assigning function to function pointer, const argument correctness?

Why did the World Bank set the global poverty line at $1.90?

Grep Match and extract

Why are MBA programs closing in the United States?

How do you play "tenth" chords on the guitar?

Is it a acceptable way to write a loss function in this form?

bash vs. zsh: What are the practical differences?

Does a (nice) centerless group always have a centerless profinite completion?

Could a person damage a jet airliner - from the outside - with their bare hands?

NUL delimited variable

Windows 10 Programs start without visual Interface

How to hide the Start button in Windows 10Changing Chrome icon on the tileSteam and file explorer do not openWindows 10: Task Bar not showing the pinned icons at timesMake Windows 10 taskbar indicate if 3 or more windows are openIcons of many programs and file types appear as a “blank page” after Windows updateAssign a serial number to a device through Windows to differentiate gamepadsHow to stop taskbar from popping up on FullScreen games in Windows 10?Computer(Windows 10) suddenly disconnected from the internetCan I prevent Windows 10 from resizing open windows when temporarily running a lower than native resolution?

.everyoneloves__top-leaderboard:empty,.everyoneloves__mid-leaderboard:empty,.everyoneloves__bot-mid-leaderboard:empty height:90px;width:728px;box-sizing:border-box;

17

6

I recently had the problem, that when you tried to start Chrome, you could see the program running in the Task Manager, but there would be no window visible on the desktop. No icon is visible no the taskbar either. I solved this problem the first time by reinstalling Chrome, but I had to do this 2 more times since, and now the problem has spread to Steam.

I think the problem has something to do with changing display resolutions (I play some games that don't run in 4k, and I always encounter this problem after a restart when I played one on those games -- I'm not sure if there's a real connection between the two, though)

How do I solve / whats causing this issue?

windows windows-10 application-launch

share|improve this question

edited May 28 at 17:11

Cullub

191111

asked May 26 at 8:23

Paul Ole Pasch PantherPlaysPaul Ole Pasch PantherPlays

8613

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  If it's a regular thing, search for "Shove-It" or similar auto-window-moving utilities.
  
  – KlaymenDK
  May 26 at 15:08
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  4
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Do you connect and remove other monitors? This can commonly occur with laptops that are plugged into and unplugged from a second screen.
  
  – Clonkex
  May 27 at 3:14
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

17

6

I recently had the problem, that when you tried to start Chrome, you could see the program running in the Task Manager, but there would be no window visible on the desktop. No icon is visible no the taskbar either. I solved this problem the first time by reinstalling Chrome, but I had to do this 2 more times since, and now the problem has spread to Steam.

I think the problem has something to do with changing display resolutions (I play some games that don't run in 4k, and I always encounter this problem after a restart when I played one on those games -- I'm not sure if there's a real connection between the two, though)

How do I solve / whats causing this issue?

windows windows-10 application-launch

share|improve this question

edited May 28 at 17:11

Cullub

191111

asked May 26 at 8:23

Paul Ole Pasch PantherPlaysPaul Ole Pasch PantherPlays

8613

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  If it's a regular thing, search for "Shove-It" or similar auto-window-moving utilities.
  
  – KlaymenDK
  May 26 at 15:08
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  4
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Do you connect and remove other monitors? This can commonly occur with laptops that are plugged into and unplugged from a second screen.
  
  – Clonkex
  May 27 at 3:14
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

I recently had the problem, that when you tried to start Chrome, you could see the program running in the Task Manager, but there would be no window visible on the desktop. No icon is visible no the taskbar either. I solved this problem the first time by reinstalling Chrome, but I had to do this 2 more times since, and now the problem has spread to Steam.

I think the problem has something to do with changing display resolutions (I play some games that don't run in 4k, and I always encounter this problem after a restart when I played one on those games -- I'm not sure if there's a real connection between the two, though)

How do I solve / whats causing this issue?

windows windows-10 application-launch

share|improve this question

edited May 28 at 17:11

Cullub

191111

asked May 26 at 8:23

Paul Ole Pasch PantherPlaysPaul Ole Pasch PantherPlays

8613

share|improve this question

edited May 28 at 17:11

Cullub

191111

asked May 26 at 8:23

Paul Ole Pasch PantherPlaysPaul Ole Pasch PantherPlays

8613

share|improve this question

edited May 28 at 17:11

Cullub

191111

asked May 26 at 8:23

Paul Ole Pasch PantherPlaysPaul Ole Pasch PantherPlays

8613

edited May 28 at 17:11

Cullub

191111

edited May 28 at 17:11

Cullub

191111

asked May 26 at 8:23

Paul Ole Pasch PantherPlaysPaul Ole Pasch PantherPlays

8613

asked May 26 at 8:23

Paul Ole Pasch PantherPlaysPaul Ole Pasch PantherPlays

8613

4 Answers
4

active

oldest

votes

27

KR15's suggestion is good for programs that have an icon in the taskbar.

For windows that don't have an icon (like a dialog box), use these keys:

1. 
   ALT+SPACE
   
   
   • To open the menu
     
   
   


2. 
   M
   
   
   • To select "move" (this may change based on Windows language)
   
   


3. Any directional (arrow) key
   
   
   • This will "bind" the window to the mouse pointer
   
   


4. Now move the mouse pointer to the desired position and click to release the window

share|improve this answer

edited May 27 at 16:44

Rod

1031

answered May 26 at 18:37

KonerakKonerak

1,62321728

• 
  
  
  

  
  5
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Perhaps clarify what you mean by "ARROW". Is this an arrow key, the caret symbol or an angle bracket? Are you pressing once or holding?
  
  – Clonkex
  May 27 at 3:10
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  4
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @Konerak: Good addition for the special cases of windows without an icon in the taskbar, but you have to keep in mind that e.g. in german Windows it´s the 'v' key and not the 'm' key. Also very important, the dialog box first needs to be focused to (before doing the first step with Alt + Space).
  
  – Kr15
  May 27 at 6:19
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @Clonkex (I'm not the one who wrote the answer, but) It is the arrow keys, as they will initiate the "Move". In fact, you can just use the arrow keys to move the window, without the mouse, but it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO slow! But yes, clarification should be added to the answer.
  
  – Ismael Miguel
  May 27 at 9:59
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  No icon is visible in the taskbar.
  
  – Paul Ole Pasch PantherPlays
  May 27 at 16:06
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  4
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @PaulOlePaschPantherPlays That is something that should be in the question from the beginning. (Also, should be specified if it shows in ALT+TAB or not) That suggests that the program isn't starting. Maybe the HDD is under heavy load? Maybe there's a deadlock somewhere? A corrupted file? Something else?
  
  – Ismael Miguel
  May 27 at 17:21
  
  

  
  
  
  

 | 
show 4 more comments

22

The window is there but not in the visible area. So move it back in the visible area by holding Shift-key and right clicking on that tasks icon in the taskbar, then you get a menu where you choose ´move´ (beside other options).

share|improve this answer

answered May 26 at 8:51

Kr15Kr15

3751212

• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Is Shift really necessary? It wasn't on earlier versions (never used 10 though).
  
  – KlaymenDK
  May 26 at 15:07
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  12
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Yes, otherwise you get the normal context menu.
  
  – Kr15
  May 26 at 15:39
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @KlaymenDK The default context menu was changed in Windows 7 IIRC, it shows recently open files and extra app-specific actions (for example launching private windows for browsers)
  
  – gronostaj
  May 26 at 20:40
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  This method almost works on my machine. Sometimes I have to click Restore first to make Move available. For some programs I have to click twice slowly after clicking Move to actually move the window. Double clicking may re-maximize to the non-existent/powered off monitor.
  
  – Booga Roo
  May 27 at 1:03
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  4
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  A simpler option would be to give the window focus using the task bar and use Win+←. This moves the window to the left half of its current screen; it can then be resized or moved as desired. Pressing it multiple times will move it across screens if the issue is related to the window being on a logical screen that isn't connected to a device, so you can just keep pressing it until the window appears.
  
  – jpmc26
  May 27 at 4:20
  
  

  
  
  
  

 | 
show 2 more comments

8

If the application window is opened but not in view, you can use the Windows key + Arrow keys to move the windows 'around' the screen.

share|improve this answer

answered May 27 at 9:04

MixxiphoidMixxiphoid

89431425

add a comment | 

0

There are already good answers, I just wanted to another in case anyone ever experiences a similar issue.

Some Programs still stay off-screen when doing everything @Mixxiphoid, @Konerak or @Kr15 suggested (as the company program I use to track how long I worked on a ticket does). We then need to shift + right click on the icon in the taskbar and select "Maximise". It then maximises on my primary monitor and starts to behave again

share|improve this answer

answered May 28 at 8:03

MindSwipeMindSwipe

1012

add a comment | 

Your Answer

StackExchange.ready(function()
var channelOptions =
tags: "".split(" "),
id: "3"
;
initTagRenderer("".split(" "), "".split(" "), channelOptions);

StackExchange.using("externalEditor", function()
// Have to fire editor after snippets, if snippets enabled
if (StackExchange.settings.snippets.snippetsEnabled)
StackExchange.using("snippets", function()
createEditor();
);

else
createEditor();

);

function createEditor()
StackExchange.prepareEditor(
heartbeatType: 'answer',
autoActivateHeartbeat: false,
convertImagesToLinks: true,
noModals: true,
showLowRepImageUploadWarning: true,
reputationToPostImages: 10,
bindNavPrevention: true,
postfix: "",
imageUploader:
brandingHtml: "Powered by u003ca class="icon-imgur-white" href="https://imgur.com/"u003eu003c/au003e",
contentPolicyHtml: "User contributions licensed under u003ca href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/"u003ecc by-sa 3.0 with attribution requiredu003c/au003e u003ca href="https://stackoverflow.com/legal/content-policy"u003e(content policy)u003c/au003e",
allowUrls: true
,
onDemand: true,
discardSelector: ".discard-answer"
,immediatelyShowMarkdownHelp:true
);



);

draft saved

draft discarded

Sign up or log in

StackExchange.ready(function ()
StackExchange.helpers.onClickDraftSave('#login-link');
);

Sign up using Google

Sign up using Facebook

Sign up using Email and Password

Post as a guest

Name

Email

Required, but never shown

StackExchange.ready(
function ()
StackExchange.openid.initPostLogin('.new-post-login', 'https%3a%2f%2fsuperuser.com%2fquestions%2f1441316%2fwindows-10-programs-start-without-visual-interface%23new-answer', 'question_page');

);

Post as a guest

Name

Email

Required, but never shown

27

KR15's suggestion is good for programs that have an icon in the taskbar.

For windows that don't have an icon (like a dialog box), use these keys:

1. 
   ALT+SPACE
   
   
   • To open the menu
     
   
   


2. 
   M
   
   
   • To select "move" (this may change based on Windows language)
   
   


3. Any directional (arrow) key
   
   
   • This will "bind" the window to the mouse pointer
   
   


4. Now move the mouse pointer to the desired position and click to release the window

share|improve this answer

edited May 27 at 16:44

Rod

1031

answered May 26 at 18:37

KonerakKonerak

1,62321728

• 
  
  
  

  
  5
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Perhaps clarify what you mean by "ARROW". Is this an arrow key, the caret symbol or an angle bracket? Are you pressing once or holding?
  
  – Clonkex
  May 27 at 3:10
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  4
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @Konerak: Good addition for the special cases of windows without an icon in the taskbar, but you have to keep in mind that e.g. in german Windows it´s the 'v' key and not the 'm' key. Also very important, the dialog box first needs to be focused to (before doing the first step with Alt + Space).
  
  – Kr15
  May 27 at 6:19
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @Clonkex (I'm not the one who wrote the answer, but) It is the arrow keys, as they will initiate the "Move". In fact, you can just use the arrow keys to move the window, without the mouse, but it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO slow! But yes, clarification should be added to the answer.
  
  – Ismael Miguel
  May 27 at 9:59
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  No icon is visible in the taskbar.
  
  – Paul Ole Pasch PantherPlays
  May 27 at 16:06
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  4
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @PaulOlePaschPantherPlays That is something that should be in the question from the beginning. (Also, should be specified if it shows in ALT+TAB or not) That suggests that the program isn't starting. Maybe the HDD is under heavy load? Maybe there's a deadlock somewhere? A corrupted file? Something else?
  
  – Ismael Miguel
  May 27 at 17:21
  
  

  
  
  
  

 | 
show 4 more comments

27

KR15's suggestion is good for programs that have an icon in the taskbar.

For windows that don't have an icon (like a dialog box), use these keys:

1. 
   ALT+SPACE
   
   
   • To open the menu
     
   
   


2. 
   M
   
   
   • To select "move" (this may change based on Windows language)
   
   


3. Any directional (arrow) key
   
   
   • This will "bind" the window to the mouse pointer
   
   


4. Now move the mouse pointer to the desired position and click to release the window

share|improve this answer

edited May 27 at 16:44

Rod

1031

answered May 26 at 18:37

KonerakKonerak

1,62321728

• 
  
  
  

  
  5
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Perhaps clarify what you mean by "ARROW". Is this an arrow key, the caret symbol or an angle bracket? Are you pressing once or holding?
  
  – Clonkex
  May 27 at 3:10
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  4
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @Konerak: Good addition for the special cases of windows without an icon in the taskbar, but you have to keep in mind that e.g. in german Windows it´s the 'v' key and not the 'm' key. Also very important, the dialog box first needs to be focused to (before doing the first step with Alt + Space).
  
  – Kr15
  May 27 at 6:19
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @Clonkex (I'm not the one who wrote the answer, but) It is the arrow keys, as they will initiate the "Move". In fact, you can just use the arrow keys to move the window, without the mouse, but it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO slow! But yes, clarification should be added to the answer.
  
  – Ismael Miguel
  May 27 at 9:59
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  No icon is visible in the taskbar.
  
  – Paul Ole Pasch PantherPlays
  May 27 at 16:06
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  4
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @PaulOlePaschPantherPlays That is something that should be in the question from the beginning. (Also, should be specified if it shows in ALT+TAB or not) That suggests that the program isn't starting. Maybe the HDD is under heavy load? Maybe there's a deadlock somewhere? A corrupted file? Something else?
  
  – Ismael Miguel
  May 27 at 17:21
  
  

  
  
  
  

 | 
show 4 more comments

KR15's suggestion is good for programs that have an icon in the taskbar.

For windows that don't have an icon (like a dialog box), use these keys:

1. 
   ALT+SPACE
   
   
   • To open the menu
     
   
   


2. 
   M
   
   
   • To select "move" (this may change based on Windows language)
   
   


3. Any directional (arrow) key
   
   
   • This will "bind" the window to the mouse pointer
   
   


4. Now move the mouse pointer to the desired position and click to release the window

share|improve this answer

edited May 27 at 16:44

Rod

1031

answered May 26 at 18:37

KonerakKonerak

1,62321728

share|improve this answer

edited May 27 at 16:44

Rod

1031

answered May 26 at 18:37

KonerakKonerak

1,62321728

edited May 27 at 16:44

Rod

1031

edited May 27 at 16:44

Rod

1031

answered May 26 at 18:37

KonerakKonerak

1,62321728

answered May 26 at 18:37

KonerakKonerak

1,62321728

22

The window is there but not in the visible area. So move it back in the visible area by holding Shift-key and right clicking on that tasks icon in the taskbar, then you get a menu where you choose ´move´ (beside other options).

share|improve this answer

answered May 26 at 8:51

Kr15Kr15

3751212

• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Is Shift really necessary? It wasn't on earlier versions (never used 10 though).
  
  – KlaymenDK
  May 26 at 15:07
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  12
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Yes, otherwise you get the normal context menu.
  
  – Kr15
  May 26 at 15:39
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @KlaymenDK The default context menu was changed in Windows 7 IIRC, it shows recently open files and extra app-specific actions (for example launching private windows for browsers)
  
  – gronostaj
  May 26 at 20:40
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  This method almost works on my machine. Sometimes I have to click Restore first to make Move available. For some programs I have to click twice slowly after clicking Move to actually move the window. Double clicking may re-maximize to the non-existent/powered off monitor.
  
  – Booga Roo
  May 27 at 1:03
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  4
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  A simpler option would be to give the window focus using the task bar and use Win+←. This moves the window to the left half of its current screen; it can then be resized or moved as desired. Pressing it multiple times will move it across screens if the issue is related to the window being on a logical screen that isn't connected to a device, so you can just keep pressing it until the window appears.
  
  – jpmc26
  May 27 at 4:20
  
  

  
  
  
  

 | 
show 2 more comments

22

The window is there but not in the visible area. So move it back in the visible area by holding Shift-key and right clicking on that tasks icon in the taskbar, then you get a menu where you choose ´move´ (beside other options).

share|improve this answer

answered May 26 at 8:51

Kr15Kr15

3751212

• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Is Shift really necessary? It wasn't on earlier versions (never used 10 though).
  
  – KlaymenDK
  May 26 at 15:07
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  12
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Yes, otherwise you get the normal context menu.
  
  – Kr15
  May 26 at 15:39
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  2
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @KlaymenDK The default context menu was changed in Windows 7 IIRC, it shows recently open files and extra app-specific actions (for example launching private windows for browsers)
  
  – gronostaj
  May 26 at 20:40
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  This method almost works on my machine. Sometimes I have to click Restore first to make Move available. For some programs I have to click twice slowly after clicking Move to actually move the window. Double clicking may re-maximize to the non-existent/powered off monitor.
  
  – Booga Roo
  May 27 at 1:03
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  4
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  A simpler option would be to give the window focus using the task bar and use Win+←. This moves the window to the left half of its current screen; it can then be resized or moved as desired. Pressing it multiple times will move it across screens if the issue is related to the window being on a logical screen that isn't connected to a device, so you can just keep pressing it until the window appears.
  
  – jpmc26
  May 27 at 4:20
  
  

  
  
  
  

 | 
show 2 more comments

The window is there but not in the visible area. So move it back in the visible area by holding Shift-key and right clicking on that tasks icon in the taskbar, then you get a menu where you choose ´move´ (beside other options).

share|improve this answer

answered May 26 at 8:51

Kr15Kr15

3751212

share|improve this answer

answered May 26 at 8:51

Kr15Kr15

3751212

answered May 26 at 8:51

Kr15Kr15

3751212

answered May 26 at 8:51

Kr15Kr15

3751212

8

If the application window is opened but not in view, you can use the Windows key + Arrow keys to move the windows 'around' the screen.

share|improve this answer

answered May 27 at 9:04

MixxiphoidMixxiphoid

89431425

add a comment | 

8

If the application window is opened but not in view, you can use the Windows key + Arrow keys to move the windows 'around' the screen.

share|improve this answer

answered May 27 at 9:04

MixxiphoidMixxiphoid

89431425

add a comment | 

If the application window is opened but not in view, you can use the Windows key + Arrow keys to move the windows 'around' the screen.

share|improve this answer

answered May 27 at 9:04

MixxiphoidMixxiphoid

89431425

share|improve this answer

answered May 27 at 9:04

MixxiphoidMixxiphoid

89431425

answered May 27 at 9:04

MixxiphoidMixxiphoid

89431425

answered May 27 at 9:04

MixxiphoidMixxiphoid

89431425

0

There are already good answers, I just wanted to another in case anyone ever experiences a similar issue.

Some Programs still stay off-screen when doing everything @Mixxiphoid, @Konerak or @Kr15 suggested (as the company program I use to track how long I worked on a ticket does). We then need to shift + right click on the icon in the taskbar and select "Maximise". It then maximises on my primary monitor and starts to behave again

share|improve this answer

answered May 28 at 8:03

MindSwipeMindSwipe

1012

add a comment | 

0

There are already good answers, I just wanted to another in case anyone ever experiences a similar issue.

Some Programs still stay off-screen when doing everything @Mixxiphoid, @Konerak or @Kr15 suggested (as the company program I use to track how long I worked on a ticket does). We then need to shift + right click on the icon in the taskbar and select "Maximise". It then maximises on my primary monitor and starts to behave again

share|improve this answer

answered May 28 at 8:03

MindSwipeMindSwipe

1012

add a comment | 

There are already good answers, I just wanted to another in case anyone ever experiences a similar issue.

Some Programs still stay off-screen when doing everything @Mixxiphoid, @Konerak or @Kr15 suggested (as the company program I use to track how long I worked on a ticket does). We then need to shift + right click on the icon in the taskbar and select "Maximise". It then maximises on my primary monitor and starts to behave again

share|improve this answer

answered May 28 at 8:03

MindSwipeMindSwipe

1012

share|improve this answer

answered May 28 at 8:03

MindSwipeMindSwipe

1012

answered May 28 at 8:03

MindSwipeMindSwipe

1012

answered May 28 at 8:03

MindSwipeMindSwipe

1012