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Dexpot interfering with default task switcher
Posted: 01.02.2016 16:15:21
by wildfox
Hi,
After installing Dexpot I've noticed that the default Windows 7 (alt+tab) task switcher has changed to classical theme. So now instead of thumbnails, it contains icons, and I cannot navigate between tasks using arrow keys either. I assume that Dexpot is interfering with the default task switcher because it happened right after installation. I tried re-enabling Aero Peek and desktop composition in the system properties but it didn't work. Is any way to get back the default task switcher?
The version of Dexpot I use is 1.6.14, and build number is 2439
My operating system is Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
Any help is appreciated.
Re: Dexpot interfering with default task switcher
Posted: 02.02.2016 09:58:04
by Sebastian
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Windows will drop back to the classic theme if it's low on system resources (among others). Did it change the task switcher only or disable the Aero theme system-wide?
Type 'Aero' in the Start menu's search box. Look for 'Find and fix problems with transparency and other visual effects'.
Re: Dexpot interfering with default task switcher
Posted: 07.02.2016 23:35:04
by wildboar
Sebastian wrote::dex:,
Windows will drop back to the classic theme if it's low on system resources (among others). Did it change the task switcher only or disable the Aero theme system-wide?
Type 'Aero' in the Start menu's search box. Look for 'Find and fix problems with transparency and other visual effects'.
I tried running the troubleshooter but the only thing it did is that it enabled transparency. Aero theme didn't get disabled system-wide, only the task switcher was affected.
You mentioned that low system resources might be what's causing the problem. How can I identify these? My RAM has 3 GB free memory out of 8 at the moment. Disk space is plenty. So, I guess this cannot be the problem. What else could I check?
Re: Dexpot interfering with default task switcher
Posted: 13.02.2016 18:51:55
by wildboar
Solved!
I managed to solve the problem by deleting "AltTabSettings" in the Registry Editor, from the following path:
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
Re: Dexpot interfering with default task switcher
Posted: 14.02.2016 15:01:11
by Sebastian
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thanks for the hint. This makes Windows use the old-fashioned switcher.
Somebody must have added the value, though.
Re: Dexpot interfering with default task switcher
Posted: 13.12.2016 19:21:10
by giulia
wildboar wrote:Solved!
I managed to solve the problem by deleting "AltTabSettings" in the Registry Editor, from the following path:
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
hi
may i know where have you find the fix?
thanks
Re: Dexpot interfering with default task switcher
Posted: 13.12.2016 19:26:09
by Sebastian
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giulia wrote:hi
may i know where have you find the fix?
thanks
...you're quoting the fix?
Re: Dexpot interfering with default task switcher
Posted: 13.12.2016 19:33:15
by giulia
Sebastian wrote::dex:,
giulia wrote:hi
may i know where have you find the fix?
thanks
...you're quoting the fix?
hi
i wanted to ask to the user how did he found out the fix?
thanks
Re: Dexpot interfering with default task switcher
Posted: 13.12.2016 22:13:08
by wildboar
giulia wrote:Sebastian wrote::dex:,
giulia wrote:hi
may i know where have you find the fix?
thanks
...you're quoting the fix?
hi
i wanted to ask to the user how did he found out the fix?
thanks
Sorry, I don't remember. I think I found it on some site.