Stream the (not a specific game), then launch the game from there. Alt+Tab then works as expected because Windows is not locked to a fullscreen game.
In the Moonlight settings menu, look for the option. alt tab moonlight
This report analyzes the technical friction points when using Moonlight to stream games while attempting to use other applications on the client device, specifically focusing on display modes, input handling, and performance penalties. Stream the (not a specific game), then launch
Moonlight is an open-source implementation of NVIDIA's GameStream protocol, allowing users to stream high-performance PC games to various client devices. A common point of friction for users is the "Alt+Tab" command, which is natively intercepted by the client operating system rather than being passed to the host gaming PC. 2. The Keyboard Interception Problem This report analyzes the technical friction points when
| Issue | Fix | |-------|-----| | Alt+Tab shows black screen | Switch game to Borderless Windowed | | Host locks up after Alt+Tab | Disable "Focus assist" and fullscreen optimizations on host | | Can’t return to game | Use Moonlight overlay → Send Ctrl+Alt+Del → Cancel | | Alt+Tab activates host shortcuts | Use a separate input profile in Moonlight |
If you want to switch apps on your client (e.g., from Moonlight to a web browser on your tablet), first: