Why Does My Game Keep Minimizing Windows 7?

The applications which run on full screen including the games may minimize if there are any prompts regarding error message or an update. Check if you get any prompt to install a update or an error message when the game minimizes. Any other programs running in the background can also cause the game to minimize.

How do I stop Windows 7 from automatically minimizing?

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
2. Type mouse in the Search Files And Programs box.
3. Select Change How Your Mouse Works from the list of items that are found.
4. Select the checkbox for the option Prevent Windows From Being Automatically Arranged When Moved To The Edge Of The Screen.

How do I stop Windows from minimizing games?

How to resolve constant minimizing of full-screen games in Windows 10

1. Check GPU drivers for latest updates.
2. Kill background applications.
3. Disable Game Mode.
4. Disable Action Center notifications.
5. Run as admin and in a different compatibility mode.
6. Give game’s process a higher CPU priority.
7. Disable dual-GPU.
8. Scan for viruses.