Navigating between applications in XP

[Guest Chris Buxton]

I have an unusual problem that I haven't experienced before.

 

I am unable to switch between application in Windows XP. If I have 2

instances of internet explorer open I am able to switch between them by

clicking on the task bar or using ALT+TAB. This is the same for any program

that I have 2 or more instances open for. The problem is when for example I

have internet explorer open and notepad. I am unable to switch between the 2

applications using ALT+TAB or by clicking on the relevant programs box in the

task bar.

 

Has anyone else experienced this and does anyone know what is causing it? I

hav done a full virus scan using the latest AVG with all updates which has

revealed nothing. I have not recently installed any new applications other

than AVG but it worked fine after that was installed.

 

Thanks in advanced.

[Guest Rey Santos]

RE: Navigating between applications in XP

 

How about if you minimize the open window, can get to the other window?

Also check your task manager for CPU usage there could some processer eating

up your CPU or not responding.

 

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Rey

 

 

"Chris Buxton" wrote:

> I have an unusual problem that I haven't experienced before.

>

> I am unable to switch between application in Windows XP. If I have 2

> instances of internet explorer open I am able to switch between them by

> clicking on the task bar or using ALT+TAB. This is the same for any program

> that I have 2 or more instances open for. The problem is when for example I

> have internet explorer open and notepad. I am unable to switch between the 2

> applications using ALT+TAB or by clicking on the relevant programs box in the

> task bar.

>

> Has anyone else experienced this and does anyone know what is causing it? I

> hav done a full virus scan using the latest AVG with all updates which has

> revealed nothing. I have not recently installed any new applications other

> than AVG but it worked fine after that was installed.

>

> Thanks in advanced.

[Guest Chris Buxton]

RE: Navigating between applications in XP

 

Yes when the window is minimized I can access the other window.

 

I'm running an AMD 2.5GHz Quadcore CPU with 4GB DDR2 1066MHz RAM which I

would expect to be able to multi task.

 

There aren't any processes on my machine using excessive CPU or memory.

 

 

 

"Rey Santos" wrote:

> How about if you minimize the open window, can get to the other window?

> Also check your task manager for CPU usage there could some processer eating

> up your CPU or not responding.

>

> --

> Rey

>

>

> "Chris Buxton" wrote:

>

> > I have an unusual problem that I haven't experienced before.

> >

> > I am unable to switch between application in Windows XP. If I have 2

> > instances of internet explorer open I am able to switch between them by

> > clicking on the task bar or using ALT+TAB. This is the same for any program

> > that I have 2 or more instances open for. The problem is when for example I

> > have internet explorer open and notepad. I am unable to switch between the 2

> > applications using ALT+TAB or by clicking on the relevant programs box in the

> > task bar.

> >

> > Has anyone else experienced this and does anyone know what is causing it? I

> > hav done a full virus scan using the latest AVG with all updates which has

> > revealed nothing. I have not recently installed any new applications other

> > than AVG but it worked fine after that was installed.

> >

> > Thanks in advanced.