Program Windows are Freezing

External Since: Sep 19, 2007 Posts: 4

No matter what program I am in Windows, Explorer, Excel the windows go
inactive while I am typing. The only way to reactivate them is to mouse
click in the window. Why is this happening and how do I stop it!!!!
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Thank you, Terrill

External Since: Jul 14, 2007 Posts: 957

Terrill wrote:
> No matter what program I am in Windows, Explorer, Excel the windows go
> inactive while I am typing. The only way to reactivate them is to mouse
> click in the window. Why is this happening and how do I stop it!!!!

Some other window is stealing focus, I imagine.. Please try this:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 66. (r-h column) Prevent Programs from Stealing Focus

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Joe =o)