When I choose an app (program) from the start page it will attempt to open on the desktop. When I look down at the taskbar I see the program icon but it is not displaying the actual program. It's like it is stuck on minimize. When I click to bring it up nothing happens. Sometime I will turn the monitor off for like 5mins-15mins then turn it back on and the program will finally maximize so that I am able to use the program. Now it is getting to the point where that trick will not work anymore. This is happening more frequently. I know that is not normal. Can someone tell me how to solve this problem? It doesn't matter what program I try to open this issue always occur. (Microsoft Word, Snipping tool, explore, and more)

This issue might be because of several reasons such as the security software you may have installed on the computer, any program or application running on the computer at the back ground or due to some errors in the hard drive of the computer.

Did you make any hardware/software changes prior to the issue?

Please follow the methods below and check.

Method 1: Run App troubleshooter

The Windows Store will automatically notify you if there’s a problem with an app and try to fix the problem. If you continue experiencing problems with an app, or if you're unable to open the Store, try running the Apps trouble-shooter. This tool can automatically identify and fix some problems with apps and the Store.

Run Apps Troubleshooter

Download and run the Modern UI App troubleshooter.

If the issue persists, follow method 2.

Method 2:

Follow the steps provided in the article below:

Troubleshoot problems with an app

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/what-troubleshoot-problems-app

If the issue persists, follow method 3.

Method 3: Perform Clean Boot

Placing your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135/en-us

Note: Refer "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting" to reset the computer to start as normal after troubleshooting.