Windows 7: can't reopen minimised window on taskbar, preview OK

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I have a program and want to either bring its Window to the front or reopen it after it is minimised.

It is on the taskbar and hovering over it shows the preview of the window. However clicking on it does not make it reopen and become visible.

This happens with Notepad++ and Beyond Compare - both of which have tabbed panes.

Any advice on how to force the Window to reopen?

Mark Price · Answer 1 · 2012-01-11 16:19:45Z

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Try hold [Windows KEY] + [Shift] then press the [Left arrow] key 2 or 3 times. If that doesn't work try again with the right arrow key instead.

answered Jan 11 at 15:16

	+1 @Mark Price - thanks I will check that out next time. – therobyouknow Jan 11 at 15:19
	This often happens when the window somehow ends up off screen in its restored state. Mark's answer will usually work, or you can right click on the preview and select "Maximize". – Eclipse Jan 11 at 16:29
	Eclipse, It can also happen when windows thinks there is a second monitor added when in fact there isn't. The application gets stuck on the other screen so even Maximize won't help. – Mark Price Jan 12 at 17:26

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