Session status messages
Session Status

Due to inactivity, your session will end in approximately 2 minutes. Extend your session by clicking OK below.

Due to inactivity, your session has expired. Please sign in again to continue.

Windows 11
View, Open or Close Recently Used Apps

2026-10-04 09:29:23.054

Windows 11
View, Open or Close Recently Used Apps

Navigating recently-used apps lets you quickly resume tasks or free up unused operating memory on your Windows® 11 device.

Steps

  1. Press the
    Windows key
    and the
    Tab key
    to open Task View.
  2. Do any of the following:
    • To open, from the open apps screen, select an app to start using that app.
    • To close, select the
      X icon
      in the top-right corner of the app.