How to close aberrant tooltips in Windows

Question

So, here I am, trying to watch The Cleveland Show (TM).

And, as happens from time to time, some program or another has left a modal tooltip.

I don't know which program; how can I lose the tooltip, short of logoff/reboot?

Currently happening on Windows 10, but I have seen it on other versions.

Have you tried showing desktop and then switching back to your show? — DavidPostill, Mar 02 '20 at 18:52
We have a winner !!! D'oh! For years, that never occurred to me! Post your answer and I shall reward it. Thanx a 1,000,000 — Mawg says reinstate Monica, Mar 02 '20 at 19:27

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 02 '20 at 19:31

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You can minimise all apps by showing the desktop and then switching back to your show.

This should clear any errant tooltips.

answered Mar 02 '20 at 19:31

DavidPostill

`Windows key + D` to hide all programs/show desktop, then again to reverse does the trick! This has plagued my for years. Every time I rebooted. Never knew it was so simple. – Mawg says reinstate Monica Mar 02 '20 at 19:35

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