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Can't See Minimize Button?

Elena Rostova • • 6 min read
Can't See Minimize Button?

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start Task Manager. When Task Manager opens, locate Desktop Windows Manager, right click it and choose End Task. The process will now restart and the buttons should appear again.

How do I get my Minimize button back?

What can I do if Minimize/Maximize/Close buttons are missing?
  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start Task Manager.
  2. When Task Manager opens, locate Desktop Windows Manager, right-click it, and choose End Task.
  3. The process will now restart and the buttons should appear again.

How do I get the minimize button in Windows 10?

To minimize the app you are using, press Windows + Down arrow on your keyboard. If the app is maximized, this minimize shortcut only restores it to its intermediate state, so you have to use it twice to hide the window from view. To maximize the current app, use the Windows + Up arrow keyboard shortcut.

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Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.