Games Randomly minimizing to desktop? (windows 8)

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Boey Apr 26, 2014 @ 9:54am

I have this problem when while im playing a game, it will minimize to my desktop, this started the other day and i have not been able to fix it, at first i thought it was my antivirus, avg caausing the problem, but after playing with it disabled, i still have this problem. Ive looked around the net for solutions, but none worked out for me. if anyone could help, id be very greatful. Peace.

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TirithRR Apr 26, 2014 @ 9:58am

Check your processes for any unneeded programs and applications. Your startup, etc. One of the programs running is taking over. Close them one by one until the problem goes away.

Boey Apr 26, 2014 @ 10:04am

I found this program called cltmng which is believed to be a problem, i will try removing it.

Denzakkuman Apr 26, 2014 @ 6:12pm

I've been having this problem too, started yesterday. Every other thread seems to be about windows 7 and things are set up differently on windows 8. I've tried disabling things but i don't know what I'm looking for and i don't want to disable anything vital.

TirithRR Apr 26, 2014 @ 6:13pm

Hmm, quick google search says cltmng.exe is a browser hijacker. Probably going to want to fix that.

Emperor Zombie Apr 26, 2014 @ 6:36pm

Originally posted by Co1one1 Kitty:
I've been having this problem too, started yesterday. Every other thread seems to be about windows 7 and things are set up differently on windows 8. I've tried disabling things but i don't know what I'm looking for and i don't want to disable anything vital.

Windows 8 isn't that much different ( Win+R 'msconfig'). Autoruns and ProcessExplorer from Microsoft TechNet could be helpful too (they provide an option to "search online" if your sure about what your looking at).

Last edited by Emperor Zombie; Apr 26, 2014 @ 6:38pm

G-man LV Apr 26, 2014 @ 6:40pm

If you have windows 7 premium an its not upgraded then its will keep minimize. Atleast it is for me

Denzakkuman Apr 27, 2014 @ 10:49am

Is there a way to make sure that no other program takes over and the game is always the primary program running?

Boey Apr 27, 2014 @ 12:32pm

i fixed it by disabling the programs on startup, and as for clmtg.exe, thats from a "virus" called searchprotect by conduit, i took care of it a while ago, but i mustve had fragments of it on my pc still.

Boey Apr 27, 2014 @ 12:34pm

well im pretrty sure its fixed, hasnt done it in a while, if it happens again ill report here.

scuttersbotch Apr 29, 2014 @ 9:38am

My Joseph; what programs did you disable at startup?

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Boey Apr 29, 2014 @ 11:31am

i disabled avg, some software that came with a camera i own, itunes (never use it) as well as the clmntg i had on start up. if you are unsure what to disable, i would recomend to google search what you want to disable if you want to be safe.

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