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HarperParker
Iron Contributor
May 16, 2025

How can I group multiple windows to pop up together

The problem is Windows treats them as separate, so anytime I have something else full-screen over them.

I have to go select each window to bring it back to the forefront. Is there a way that if I tab to any of these windows, it will bring all of them to the front?

4 Replies

  • Holaway's avatar
    Holaway
    Steel Contributor

    Windows doesn’t natively support grouping separate windows to pop up together—each one is managed individually. Only apps with built-in multi-window support (like tabbed editors or tool suites) can do this. For regular programs, you’d need a third-party tool or custom scripting to force them to move/activate together.

  • RemyThatcher's avatar
    RemyThatcher
    Copper Contributor

    Windows 10/11 groups applications in the taskbar, but it doesn't automatically bring all windows to front.

  • JacobBrown's avatar
    JacobBrown
    Iron Contributor

    If you’re into scripting, you could write a small AutoHotkey script that, when activated, brings all your specific windows to the front simultaneously.

  • DylanPrice's avatar
    DylanPrice
    Copper Contributor

    Create a dedicated virtual desktop for related windows (Win + Tab > New Desktop). When you switch desktops, all associated windows are brought into context, but this doesn't keep them in sync when switching back.

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