No Available Windows

I think I know what the problem is! This was happening to me just a few moments ago - computer fresh out of the box - but the strange (and super irritating) thing was that my boyfriend could open every application with out any problem. You can imagine my frustration! After some research and no answers my boyfriend for the fun off it took my finger and "controlled it" .... it worked! So turns out I was just pushing too hard.. so try a very gentle touch, hope it will work for those who stumble in here in search for answers.

I was just about to throw the MacBook out the window - and then I saw your feedback - You were correct - I don't understand why Apple don't highlight this to customers purchasing MacBooks. Thanks again.

Thank you.! After 60 minutes on Apple Care and being bumped up to a senior tech, Isaw the last entry here and ...that was it! Apple Care really should know this....

ANSWER: "Mission Control" is being turned on and it is looking for a window, but there aren't any available. So go to your System preferences and uncheck everything and see if your problem goes away. Mine did !

You say it's new out of the box but it has an old version of the OS? I would try updating as dialabrain has suggested. If that doesn't work, take it back and exchange it. You should not be having these problems on a Mac let alone brand new from the store. You may have a damaged copy or having memory issues.

Nor do I. These things happen though. Apple will make it right.

Under the circumstances it would be reasonable to ask for complimentary one-on-one session to assist with setting up the new Mac, at a time convenient for you or its user.

A new macbook shouldn't have ANY issues out of the box. and i'm sure if the apple tech couldn't solve the issue on a new computer you'd be steered to exchange at the Apple Store.

You should exchange it and expect no such issues from the new. apple doesn't release broken computers.

(I have one piece of software (a game download) that only occasionally displays the message only when it switches between full screen and non when the software is not expecting to do so. No other software displays the message.)

I think I know what the problem is! This was happening to me just a few moments ago - computer fresh out of the box - but the strange (and super irritating) thing was that my boyfriend could open every application with out any problem. You can imagine my frustration! After some research and no answers my boyfriend for the fun off it took my finger and "controlled it" .... it worked! So turns out I was just pushing too hard.. so try a very gentle touch, hope it will work for those who stumble in here in search for answers.

-------------------------

This is not a problem Apple or Apple Communities can help you with. I suggest restoring your whole system from safe mode and securing the computer out of reach.

I should have mentioned the simpler and more important things to check first:

If you press F3 (shortcut for Mission Control), on an empty desktop (any working iMac), it will say "no windows available". (mission control has no windows to show (none to choose and slid) and says this in the middle of the desktop, but it does show the top bar of mission control for other desktops)

Therefore make sure your F3 key isn't stuck, MORESO that your keyboard is fully charged (plugged in - or try some usb spare have you one). Check settings for mission control (though they should be perfect if it's new).

I was having the same problem, not only on my laptop but my boyfriends as well. I finally realized its because I was pressing too hard trying to click on the icons. The computer thinks you are doing 3D Touch and the apps don't offer any 3D Touch windows! hope this helps

I have a brand-new15" MacBook Pro that I ordered with extra memory and storage online. I was so excited to get my editing station to find it also says no available windows right out of the box. Does anyone know what I can do to fix it?

Ignore the return to store replies, as I never had this problem before, until my last update (today 01-10-2018) and I am running "High Sierra" 10.13.2 . . . . Also, this only occurs (so far) when I try to play "Infinite Tanks" online.

IF, I can figure it out I will come back and report. I am running a tried and tested true (2014 build) late 2013 Mac "Trashcan" Pro 8 core 3 Ghz. 64GB RAM and two AMD D500 video cards. And this machine runs flawlessly until today and, as I said, "Online Gaming".

Thanks Toribugg - I was very close to packing the MacBook Pro up and returning it to the store. After reading your reply, it turned out I was clicking the icons far too hard and receiving the “no available windows” message.

I'm sure its replacement will be fine.

You have to turn off force click , Go to system preferences > trackpad >uncheck force click 🙂