Perhaps a Windows update?

[Alpo]

I haven't been online as much recently but one thing has definitely changed on my system and it almost has to be an automatic Windows update that has occurred.

I have dual monitors, one where the game is played when I'm not on my VR headset and the second where other stuff, like my browser, etc. is opened up.  What is now happening is when I ALT-TAB to jump from the game to another program (usually browser, notepad, etc) and then I try to return to AH window, the PC acts as if there is no input from the game, leaving me with a totally black monitor for the AH window.  If I flip around to Chrome or notepad, etc., the main screen will light up and the Windows background screen will show but any attempt to access AH on that screen simply returns to a black/dead (feeling almost powered off) monitor.

It isn't super critical, just an absolute annoyance during event setup, etc. when I need to bounce around from screen to screen while "in game" as the ONLY option I've found to this point is to drop kick the game and log back in.   

[Animl-AW]

You should be able to use the Windows button on a Keyboard to minimize AH and go to desktop, then click the minimized AH window to get back in. I do it often

[Alpo]

Thanks Animal... I'll give it a shot. 

[Alpo]

You should be able to use the Windows button on a Keyboard to minimize AH and go to desktop, then click the minimized AH window to get back in. I do it often

I had not needed this for several weeks since I haven't been on FSO setup duty, but I can say that it worked like a charm!  Thank you 

I guess all these years of totally AVOIDING that button while in AH made me forget its actual functionality 

Thanks again for the answer 

[Animl-AW]

YW
Glad ya got things movin in the right direction.