Fixes for Games Alt Tabbing on Their Own

Step 1: Reconnect Your Keyboard

For external keyboards, disconnect and reconnect to resolve any potential connectivity problems. Ensure that the keys are fully functioning and free from debris.

Pro Tip: Check for any stuck keys that may inadvertently trigger the Alt Tab functionality.

Step 2: Update Keyboard and Graphics Drivers

Outdated drivers can interfere with game performance. Updating them is essential. To update your keyboard driver:

• Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
• Expand the Keyboards section, right-click your keyboard model, and select Update driver.
• Choose Search automatically for drivers and follow the prompts.

Don’t forget to perform the same update on your graphics drivers to ensure optimal gameplay.

Step 3: Switch to Windowed or Borderless Mode

Many users found success by altering the display mode of their games. Here’s how:

• Launch the game and navigate to the settings menu.
• Select Display > Video settings.
• Change the Display Mode to Windowed or Borderless.
• Save the settings and observe if the game still minimizes.

Step 4: Remove Razer Synapse

If you use a Razer keyboard, uninstalling Razer Synapse may resolve the issue, as it has been known to interfere with fullscreen applications. Alternatively, you may try disabling the Alt + Tab feature in Razer Synapse’s Gaming Mode settings.

Step 5: Disable Office Background Task

For users experiencing interruptions from OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration, you can disable this task:

• Open Task Scheduler via the Windows Search option.
• Navigate to Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Office.
• Right-click on OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration and select Disable.
• Restart your game and check for improvements.

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