ALT + TAB Reverts to Windows XP Style

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I've only recently noticed this, if I do ALT + TAB it will come back as the Windows XP style and it won't be the fancy Windows 7 style. In a previous thread someone stated that if you watch a lot of flash videos it will cause this issue.


Is there anyway I can stop this from happening or is there anything you guys would suggest?
 

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Could be corrupt system files. Try running command prompt as administrator, then typing in
Code: 
sfc /scannow
, and press enter. Let it run and post back the results :)

Dom
 

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MitchellEve said:
I've only recently noticed this, if I do ALT + TAB it will come back as the Windows XP style and it won't be the fancy Windows 7 style. In a previous thread someone stated that if you watch a lot of flash videos it will cause this issue.


Is there anyway I can stop this from happening or is there anything you guys would suggest?
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Upgrade from XP to 7 is not allowed. Did you do a clean install or an upgrade?
 

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domii123 said:
Could be corrupt system files. Try running command prompt as administrator, then typing in
Code: 
sfc /scannow
, and press enter. Let it run and post back the results :)

Dom
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Running it now, I'll post it when its finished.

richc46 said:
MitchellEve said:
I've only recently noticed this, if I do ALT + TAB it will come back as the Windows XP style and it won't be the fancy Windows 7 style. In a previous thread someone stated that if you watch a lot of flash videos it will cause this issue.


Is there anyway I can stop this from happening or is there anything you guys would suggest?
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Upgrade from XP to 7 is not allowed. Did you do a clean install or an upgrade?
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I never had Windows XP, I said it looks like the Windows XP alt tab and I did a clean install.
 

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MitchellEve said:
I've only recently noticed this, if I do ALT + TAB it will come back as the Windows XP style and it won't be the fancy Windows 7 style. In a previous thread someone stated that if you watch a lot of flash videos it will cause this issue.


Is there anyway I can stop this from happening or is there anything you guys would suggest?
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Could you post a screenshot?
 

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I think you mean Windows button + Tab.
Just try it. (windows button + Tab)

In a previous thread someone stated that if you watch a lot of flash videos it will cause this issue.
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Probably myth.. :sarc:
 

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I can't print screen ALT + TAB so I just got a picture of it.

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Are you using the basic theme or classic?
 

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jav said:
I think you mean Windows button + Tab.
Just try it. (windows button + Tab)


In a previous thread someone stated that if you watch a lot of flash videos it will cause this issue.
Click to expand...
Probably myth.. :sarc:
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yes, that does the 3D effect I know about that one. I know the difference between 3D effects and 2D. Sorry if that was directed towards someone else.
 

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Check these options its from Shawn's tutorial for ALT + TAB

Aero Requirements to be Enabled in Windows 7:
NOTE: If Aero is not enabled, then Switch Between Windows - Flip 3D - will not work.
  • 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
  • 1 GB of system memory
  • A graphics card with support for DirectX 9 graphics with at least 128 MB of memory.
  • The graphics card must support Pixel Shader 2.0 and the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM).
  • You must be have True Color (32 bit) set instead of High Color (16 bit).
  • The desktop composition and Animate controls and elements inside windows options enabled in Visual Effects.
  • Themes Service must be set to Started and Automatic
Check the Tutorial for more info http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2694-switch-between-windows-flip-3d-shortcut.html
 

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Right click Computer --> Properties
on right side ---> Advanced settings
on Advanced Section --> Perfomace ---> Settings
Choose "Let Windows Decide" (If this will not help choose "Adjust for best Apearence")
Press ok-->ok and ok

And now try both.
Alt+TAB
Win button+TAB

Hope this will work ;)

MitchellEve said:
yes, that does the 3D effect I know about that one. I know the difference between 3D effects and 2D. Sorry if that was directed towards someone else.
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ok, it was just to make sure. :p
Sorry if I offended you
 

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jav said:
I think you mean Windows button + Tab.
Just try it. (windows button + Tab)

In a previous thread someone stated that if you watch a lot of flash videos it will cause this issue.
Click to expand...
Probably myth.. :sarc:
Click to expand...

Capt.Jack Sparrow said:
Check these options its from Shawn's tutorial for ALT + TAB

Aero Requirements to be Enabled in Windows 7:
NOTE: If Aero is not enabled, then Switch Between Windows - Flip 3D - will not work.
  • 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
  • 1 GB of system memory
  • A graphics card with support for DirectX 9 graphics with at least 128 MB of memory.
  • The graphics card must support Pixel Shader 2.0 and the Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM).
  • You must be have True Color (32 bit) set instead of High Color (16 bit).
  • The desktop composition and Animate controls and elements inside windows options enabled in Visual Effects.
  • Themes Service must be set to Started and Automatic
Check the Tutorial for more info http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2694-switch-between-windows-flip-3d-shortcut.html
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I'm not trying to get the Windows + Tab one working I'm trying to get the standard ALT + Tab....

jav said:
Right click Computer --> Properties
on right side ---> Advanced settings
on Advanced Section --> Perfomace ---> Settings
Choose "Let Windows Decide" (If this will not help choose "Adjust for best Apearence")
Press ok-->ok and ok

And now try both.
Alt+TAB
Win button+TAB

Hope this will work ;)
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nope but thanks..
 

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So,
Does 3d Flip work? (win button+TAB)

I am asking this because if it's working it will explain that ALT+TAB problem is most probably not caused by Aero or other visual settings and compatibility.
Don't get offended. :)
 

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Windows + TAB
Windows LOGO + TAB
Win + TAB

however you want to say it, this combination does the 3D flip.
 

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What video card do you have?
 

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jav said:
So,
Does 3d Flip work? (win button+TAB)

I am asking this because if it's working it will explain that ALT+TAB problem is most probably not caused by Aero or other visual settings and compatibility.
Don't get offended. :)
Click to expand...

Nikolay said:
What video card do you have?
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lets rule out Windows + Tab...
 

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Try this: press alt + tab, now press the right alt key while still holding the left alt key. The alt + tab menu will go away. Release the right alt key but keep holding the left alt key and press tab. This would normally turn the alt + tab menu into classic but seeing as it's already classic, it might revert it back to aero.
 

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didn't work.
 

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