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My minimize and maximize buttons are missing in the top right hand corner. The only thing up there is the "X" close button. Please help me get them back.

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lmb5850
lmb5850

I use to be able to see the buttons and split my screen but without those I'm unable to do so, It seems as if the computer made it's own changes. Because even when I log into my laptop it's not the same.

Thank you

I use to be able to see the buttons and split my screen but without those I'm unable to do so, It seems as if the computer made it's own changes. Because even when I log into my laptop it's not the same. Thank you

Chosen solution

Hi  !

Could it be that you're in Tablet Mode instead of Desktop Mode  ?

You can check Windows Settings to make sure ...... and if you are in Tablet Mode, change the setting to Desktop Mode.

Then those minimize and maximize buttons should be back.

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FredMcD
FredMcD

lmb5850 said

It seems as if the computer made it's own changes. Because even when I log into my laptop it's not the same.

Please explain in more detail.

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} by holding down the <Shift> (Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox.

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

lmb5850
lmb5850 Question owner

Hello

Yes, the problem is still there.

lmb5850
lmb5850 Question owner

FredMcD said

lmb5850 said
It seems as if the computer made it's own changes. Because even when I log into my laptop it's not the same.

Please explain in more detail.

Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web link} by holding down the <Shift> (Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox.

A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh). Is the problem still there?

Hello, The problem is still there. I changed the setting to full screen and the buttons came back except the maximize button (square) says its the refresh button. The problem still exist.

Happy112
Happy112

Chosen Solution

Hi  !

Could it be that you're in Tablet Mode instead of Desktop Mode  ?

You can check Windows Settings to make sure ...... and if you are in Tablet Mode, change the setting to Desktop Mode.

Then those minimize and maximize buttons should be back.

lmb5850
lmb5850 Question owner

Thanks a bunch

Something so simple and easy to fix. Had me going for a few days.

I selected l settings, systems, tablet mode, it asks "when I sign in" then I selected "Use desktop mode". It worked instantly.

Thank you

Happy112
Happy112

My pleasure - glad everything's back to normal  !

FredMcD
FredMcD

Happy112 gave you the answer. You should have marked her response as the solution.