Win 8/8.1 windows randomly minimize

I have a new Acer Apire VN7 Black Edition with windows 8.1. Windows will randomly minimize. I may be reading something and not even touching the computer and Outlook will minimize. I may be using FireFox and it will minimize. Had a chat with microsux and they want me to pay for service. Not happening. Any ideas?

 

Have you done a full system scan for malware? Some malware cause annoyances. The random minimizing and the Num Lock not staying on might be due to malware. Lets first eliminate the possibility of malware.

 

I have Malwarebytes loaded and have run it more than once.

 

If you have also done a full scan with your antivirus program, I suggest you run Tweaking.com - Windows Repair. The program doesn't change any system files, it only repairs and resets Windows to the default settings.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/tweaking_com_windows_repair.html

Follow all the steps.

 

OK ran the tweeking.com repair put it has no effect on the problem. As I was typing this the window minimized and I had to reopen it to continue.

 

Have you tried sfc /scannow from the Command Prompt?
You can also 'refresh' Windows 8.1. It will not affect your personal files and settings.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc

 

Please state complete VN7 model. There are quite a few. When a window minimizes, it loses focus a lot of the time. I will research about this but only after I know your exact system specs.

 

VN7-791
Intel Core i7-4710HQ @ 2.5 GHz
16 GB Memory
Nvidia GeForce GTX860M
Intel HD Graphics 4600

 

This will take me a few days. It is close to 11pm here and I have several things tomorrow that will keep me away from the computer but I will look into it.

 

Found a thread from 2013 where this is happening to others.
A quite solution when it happens, hold down the Win key + shift key + M and the window will come back to normal.

I'll do some more reading tomorrow evening.