No Available Windows

New MacBook Pro out of the box. When I try to run any software, I get a message saying "No Available Windows" and I can't run anything. Sometimes a restart fixes it. Any ideas?

MacBook Pro, macOS Sierra (10.12.1)

Posted on Mar 28, 2017 4:46 PM

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Jul 3, 2017 3:07 PM in response to QuietMacFan

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).

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