Question : Win 7 - I an app is minimized, cannot maximize again

I have several apps running on a Windows 7 computer, Core 2 Notebook with 4gb ram, Win 7 Pro.  If I have two or three apps running, and minimize one to gain access to another one, then close the second one, I can no longer reopen or maximize the one that I minimized earlier.  Tried all the usual tricks, Alt Tab, right click, shut all other apps etc.  Seems the only way out of this is to do an end task and restart.  Any ideas?  Thanks

Answer : Win 7 - I an app is minimized, cannot maximize again

If you hold down shift then right click on the application in the start bar you'll get the "old" right click menu.  There is an option there to maximize or restore.