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Desktop background displays black intermittently when using Alt+Tab to switch between Windows 8 Store Application and desktop

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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • A computer running Windows 8.
  • Windows 8 Store Application currently running.
  • Using Alt+Tab to switch between Windows 8 Store Application and desktop.
In this scenario, you may notice that the desktop background is black instead of the currently selected background image. Also, a portion of the correct background image is displayed as a thin bar at the top of the screen.

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Cause

This is a timing issue, which when hit will prevent the proper wallpaper from being drawn and utilizes the system default background of black.

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Resolution

Use one of the following options to work around this issue:
  • Press Alt+Tab to switch between the Windows 8 Store Application and desktop again.
  • Right-Clickon the desktop and select Refresh.
  • Press the F5 function key to refresh the desktop.

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More Information

New keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8 and Windows RT
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/new-keyboard-shortcuts#1TC=t1


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Article Info
Article ID : 2829514
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 3/15/2013
Exists online : False
Views : 283