Windows 10 Update Assistant UI disappeared
I am updating to Windows 10 version 16299, from version 15063 (as we speak). At first, the Update Assistant showed me a UI that had a running percentage on the top left corner. However, I did a "clear desktop" (Windows key D), and the UI for the Update Assistant disappeared. I know it is downloading in the background, because I see it running in the Windows Task Manager, and there is sustained and stable network download traffic.
Is there any way to bring back the UI of a Windows app that is running but has disappeared? (Note: Re-issuing another "Windows D" command did not help.)
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I am updating to Windows 10 version 16299, from version 15063 (as we speak). At first, the Update Assistant showed me a UI that had a running percentage on the top left corner. However, I did a "clear desktop" (Windows key D), and the UI for the Update Assistant disappeared. I know it is downloading in the background, because I see it running in the Windows Task Manager, and there is sustained and stable network download traffic.
Is there any way to bring back the UI of a Windows app that is running but has disappeared? (Note: Re-issuing another "Windows D" command did not help.)
windows-10 windows-update
asked Dec 5 '17 at 14:15
SabuncuSabuncu
2071818
add a comment |
I am updating to Windows 10 version 16299, from version 15063 (as we speak). At first, the Update Assistant showed me a UI that had a running percentage on the top left corner. However, I did a "clear desktop" (Windows key D), and the UI for the Update Assistant disappeared. I know it is downloading in the background, because I see it running in the Windows Task Manager, and there is sustained and stable network download traffic.
Is there any way to bring back the UI of a Windows app that is running but has disappeared? (Note: Re-issuing another "Windows D" command did not help.)
windows-10 windows-update
asked Dec 5 '17 at 14:15
SabuncuSabuncu
2071818
I am updating to Windows 10 version 16299, from version 15063 (as we speak). At first, the Update Assistant showed me a UI that had a running percentage on the top left corner. However, I did a "clear desktop" (Windows key D), and the UI for the Update Assistant disappeared. I know it is downloading in the background, because I see it running in the Windows Task Manager, and there is sustained and stable network download traffic.
Is there any way to bring back the UI of a Windows app that is running but has disappeared? (Note: Re-issuing another "Windows D" command did not help.)
windows-10 windows-update
windows-10 windows-update
asked Dec 5 '17 at 14:15
SabuncuSabuncu
2071818
asked Dec 5 '17 at 14:15
SabuncuSabuncu
2071818
asked Dec 5 '17 at 14:15
SabuncuSabuncu
2071818
asked Dec 5 '17 at 14:15
SabuncuSabuncu
2071818
asked Dec 5 '17 at 14:15
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2071818
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In task manager, can you expand the process under Apps and then right click on the child item and select "switch to" on the child task (Or maximize/bring to front for that matter)? That should bring it back into view.
Editing to add in what was in a comment: If the screen disappears, then just wait- once it is finished downloading, Windows will prompt for the installation of the upgrade.
answered Dec 5 '17 at 14:18
Allen HowardAllen Howard
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Thanks, but unfortunately, a "switch to" or similar option does not exist in the Task Manager for the item. Incidentally, the application is listed under Background tasks, not Apps.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 14:25
Ah, yeah, that'll do it. Is it not showing up in the system tray area, either? I thought it normally did.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 14:52
No, it's not, it has disappeared but is in the Task Manager's list of running processes only.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 15:12
1
I would say just wait it out-- once it is done downloading, it should pop up and ask you to install it.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 15:15
Yes, that's what happened finally. But the overall update failed with a strange error. :)
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 18:29
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There is a shortcut on the desktop that when clicked will pop up the UI on the screen.
It worked for me.
answered Jan 17 at 8:13
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In task manager, can you expand the process under Apps and then right click on the child item and select "switch to" on the child task (Or maximize/bring to front for that matter)? That should bring it back into view.
Editing to add in what was in a comment: If the screen disappears, then just wait- once it is finished downloading, Windows will prompt for the installation of the upgrade.
answered Dec 5 '17 at 14:18
Allen HowardAllen Howard
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Thanks, but unfortunately, a "switch to" or similar option does not exist in the Task Manager for the item. Incidentally, the application is listed under Background tasks, not Apps.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 14:25
Ah, yeah, that'll do it. Is it not showing up in the system tray area, either? I thought it normally did.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 14:52
No, it's not, it has disappeared but is in the Task Manager's list of running processes only.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 15:12
1
I would say just wait it out-- once it is done downloading, it should pop up and ask you to install it.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 15:15
Yes, that's what happened finally. But the overall update failed with a strange error. :)
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 18:29
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show 1 more comment
In task manager, can you expand the process under Apps and then right click on the child item and select "switch to" on the child task (Or maximize/bring to front for that matter)? That should bring it back into view.
Editing to add in what was in a comment: If the screen disappears, then just wait- once it is finished downloading, Windows will prompt for the installation of the upgrade.
answered Dec 5 '17 at 14:18
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
Thanks, but unfortunately, a "switch to" or similar option does not exist in the Task Manager for the item. Incidentally, the application is listed under Background tasks, not Apps.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 14:25
Ah, yeah, that'll do it. Is it not showing up in the system tray area, either? I thought it normally did.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 14:52
No, it's not, it has disappeared but is in the Task Manager's list of running processes only.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 15:12
1
I would say just wait it out-- once it is done downloading, it should pop up and ask you to install it.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 15:15
Yes, that's what happened finally. But the overall update failed with a strange error. :)
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 18:29
|
show 1 more comment
In task manager, can you expand the process under Apps and then right click on the child item and select "switch to" on the child task (Or maximize/bring to front for that matter)? That should bring it back into view.
Editing to add in what was in a comment: If the screen disappears, then just wait- once it is finished downloading, Windows will prompt for the installation of the upgrade.
answered Dec 5 '17 at 14:18
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
In task manager, can you expand the process under Apps and then right click on the child item and select "switch to" on the child task (Or maximize/bring to front for that matter)? That should bring it back into view.
Editing to add in what was in a comment: If the screen disappears, then just wait- once it is finished downloading, Windows will prompt for the installation of the upgrade.
answered Dec 5 '17 at 14:18
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
edited Dec 5 '17 at 18:40
answered Dec 5 '17 at 14:18
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
answered Dec 5 '17 at 14:18
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
answered Dec 5 '17 at 14:18
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
567111
Thanks, but unfortunately, a "switch to" or similar option does not exist in the Task Manager for the item. Incidentally, the application is listed under Background tasks, not Apps.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 14:25
Ah, yeah, that'll do it. Is it not showing up in the system tray area, either? I thought it normally did.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 14:52
No, it's not, it has disappeared but is in the Task Manager's list of running processes only.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 15:12
1
I would say just wait it out-- once it is done downloading, it should pop up and ask you to install it.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 15:15
Yes, that's what happened finally. But the overall update failed with a strange error. :)
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 18:29
|
show 1 more comment
Thanks, but unfortunately, a "switch to" or similar option does not exist in the Task Manager for the item. Incidentally, the application is listed under Background tasks, not Apps.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 14:25
Ah, yeah, that'll do it. Is it not showing up in the system tray area, either? I thought it normally did.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 14:52
No, it's not, it has disappeared but is in the Task Manager's list of running processes only.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 15:12
1
I would say just wait it out-- once it is done downloading, it should pop up and ask you to install it.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 15:15
Yes, that's what happened finally. But the overall update failed with a strange error. :)
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 18:29
Thanks, but unfortunately, a "switch to" or similar option does not exist in the Task Manager for the item. Incidentally, the application is listed under Background tasks, not Apps.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 14:25
Thanks, but unfortunately, a "switch to" or similar option does not exist in the Task Manager for the item. Incidentally, the application is listed under Background tasks, not Apps.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 14:25
Ah, yeah, that'll do it. Is it not showing up in the system tray area, either? I thought it normally did.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 14:52
Ah, yeah, that'll do it. Is it not showing up in the system tray area, either? I thought it normally did.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 14:52
No, it's not, it has disappeared but is in the Task Manager's list of running processes only.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 15:12
No, it's not, it has disappeared but is in the Task Manager's list of running processes only.
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 15:12
1
1
I would say just wait it out-- once it is done downloading, it should pop up and ask you to install it.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 15:15
I would say just wait it out-- once it is done downloading, it should pop up and ask you to install it.
– Allen Howard
Dec 5 '17 at 15:15
Yes, that's what happened finally. But the overall update failed with a strange error. :)
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 18:29
Yes, that's what happened finally. But the overall update failed with a strange error. :)
– Sabuncu
Dec 5 '17 at 18:29
|
show 1 more comment
There is a shortcut on the desktop that when clicked will pop up the UI on the screen.
It worked for me.
answered Jan 17 at 8:13
King Of ZamundaKing Of Zamunda
11
add a comment |
There is a shortcut on the desktop that when clicked will pop up the UI on the screen.
It worked for me.
answered Jan 17 at 8:13
King Of ZamundaKing Of Zamunda
11
add a comment |
There is a shortcut on the desktop that when clicked will pop up the UI on the screen.
It worked for me.
answered Jan 17 at 8:13
King Of ZamundaKing Of Zamunda
11
There is a shortcut on the desktop that when clicked will pop up the UI on the screen.
It worked for me.
answered Jan 17 at 8:13
King Of ZamundaKing Of Zamunda
11
answered Jan 17 at 8:13
King Of ZamundaKing Of Zamunda
11
answered Jan 17 at 8:13
King Of ZamundaKing Of Zamunda
11
answered Jan 17 at 8:13
King Of ZamundaKing Of Zamunda
11
11
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