Win + Num for unpinned applications


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obvious

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Pressing Win + a number on the keyboard will bring up the application from minimization, e.g. Win + 1 for me opens up File Explorer since it's the first pinned app

However this doesn't work for any unpinned apps. So if I have the Notepad app open but minimized, and do Win + 4, even though it's on the fourth position on the taskbar it won't bring it to the foreground. On Windows 10 you could do this, so I'm wondering is there any workaround to this? thanks.
 

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Works here. 🤷‍♂️
 

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Try it with holding the Win Key for a little longer. It could be a response issue?

Also, apparently if "Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels" is set to "Never" it could be an issue.

If you don't have "Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels" is set to "Never" you could try this reg adjustment. (or try this key anyway) If it doesn’t work just delete the reg key.

Enabling always use LastActiveClick via the registry:
  1. In Registry Editor, in HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Explorer
  2. In the right pane, create a new Registry entry by right-clicking > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  3. A new entry will appear on the right side. Name it LastActiveClick.
  4. Double-click (or right-click.modify) the entry and change Value data from 0 to 1.
  5. Click OK and reboot the computer.
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Or I wonder if changing your keyboard layout then maybe changing it back again might help? Give it a kick in the keys.

Manage the language and keyboard/input layout settings in Windows - Microsoft Support

Learn how to change Windows display language and keyboard/input layout settings. These settings affect the language displayed in Windows, in apps, and at websites.
support.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com
 
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
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Edited above to add images
 

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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
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    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
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    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
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    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
antspants said:
Try it with holding the Win Key for a little longer. It could be a response issue?

Also, apparently if "Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels" is set to "Never" it could be an issue.

If you don't have "Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels" is set to "Never" you could try this reg adjustment. (or try this key anyway) If it doesn’t work just delete the reg key.

Enabling always use LastActiveClick via the registry:
  1. In Registry Editor, in HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Explorer
  2. In the right pane, create a new Registry entry by right-clicking > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  3. A new entry will appear on the right side. Name it LastActiveClick.
  4. Double-click (or right-click.modify) the entry and change Value data from 0 to 1.
  5. Click OK and reboot the computer.
View attachment 109545

View attachment 109546


Or I wonder if changing your keyboard layout then maybe changing it back again might help? Give it a kick in the keys.

Manage the language and keyboard/input layout settings in Windows - Microsoft Support

Learn how to change Windows display language and keyboard/input layout settings. These settings affect the language displayed in Windows, in apps, and at websites.
support.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com
Click to expand...
This didn't work but thank you for the effort. It also probably definitely matters that I use Start11 but I forgot to mention that in the op
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ABS
    CPU
    i5 14400F
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime B660M-A AC DDR4
    Memory
    TeamGroup Delta RGB 32GB DDR5 6000 MHz (2x16GB)
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    RTX 4070 Super
obvious said:
This didn't work but thank you for the effort. It also probably definitely matters that I use Start11 but I forgot to mention that in the op
Click to expand...

So do I, I’ll see if mine works when I get to my PC later (y)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5624
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
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