Tutorial

Getting Started With SuperAltTabSwitcher

Last updated: January 2026

This beginner-friendly guide walks you through installation, basic setup, and your first customizations to enhance your Windows experience.

Download & Installation

SuperAltTabSwitcher works alongside Windows default Alt+Tab. You can easily disable SuperAltTabSwitcher if you wish.

Installing SuperAltTabSwitcher is quick and straightforward. Follow these steps to get started:

Step 1: Download the Installer

  1. Visit the download page
  2. Click the "Download" button

Step 2: Run the Installer

  1. Locate the downloaded file
  2. Double-click SuperAltTabSwitcher-Setup.exe to start installation
  3. If Windows shows a security warning, click "More info" then "Run anyway"
  4. Follow the installation wizard prompts
  5. Click "Install" and wait for the process to complete
SuperAltTabSwitcher installation wizard
⚠️ Security Notice: You may see a "Windows protected your PC" message. This is normal for new applications. Click "More info" then "Run anyway" to proceed with installation.
Windows smart screen wizard

First Launch and Setup

After installation completes, SuperAltTabSwitcher will launch if the checkbox was selected to launch, if not find it from the Windows launcher menu.

Activation Window

If you have not purchased a license, click "Continue Trial" to close the activation window and start the application.

SuperAltTabSwitcher activation window
SuperAltTabSwitcher requires internet access for license validation.

Initial Configuration

The application will install with default settings if no previous configuration exists. Find the tray Icon and double click it (or right click it) to open the settings window.

SuperAltTabSwitcher tray icon
SuperAltTabSwitcher settings page 1
You can change these settings anytime.

Basic Usage

Now that SuperAltTabSwitcher is installed, let's learn the basics

Opening the Switcher

Press Alt + Tab to open the switcher. By default (classic) you will see all the programs you have open with the program icon and the program title below.

SuperAltTabSwitcher Classic Display

Navigating Between Windows

While holding Alt, use these keys to navigate:

Closing the Switcher

Simply let go of the Alt key

Quick Switch Vs Always Cycle

You can customize the keyboard shortcut in Settings → Keyboard Shortcut.

Changing the display

Navigate to the "Display" tab. You can change between the 4 display styles by clicking the button such as Thumbnails Only. Simply select your preferred style and select "Save" - You must save your changes for them to apply! For more customizations take a look at the "Colours" tab.

SuperAltTabSwitcher settings page 2

Activating a license

To activate a license navigate to the "About" tab in settings

SuperAltTabSwitcher settings page 4

Activation

Paste your license key into the activation window and click "Activate".

SuperAltTabSwitcher activation window

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