Windows 10: Explorer.exe randomly taking focus - Windows 11

Firstly, I've been using my same PC for 3 years minus a few upgrades, graphics card etc on windows 10 and never ever had this issue.Recently I had the pop up saying I'm eligible to upgrade to Windows 11 - Cool, why not.So I've been using windows 11 for a couple of weeks now and I'm enjoying it... apart from one VERY annoying issue I'm having.When playing a fullscreen application or borderless window, it doesnt matter It will randomly minimize itself to start bar, the same kind of action If I were to Alt-Tab out of it. This isn't an issue with any one program, it can happen in any game I'm

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Desktop Window Manager randomly taking focus


I upgraded from Windows 7 to 10 a few weeks ago. No problems for the first couple of weeks but now I have a really annoying glitch where programs that I am using randomly lose focus for a moment, sometimes to the extent of flashing rapidly. All programs are affected but explorer.exe seems particular prone to the flashing.

I downloaded the Happy Droid focus.exe utility to find out what was taking the focus and it turned out to be the Desktop Window Manager system process!

I have updated the graphics driver (Intel HD Graphics 4600 integrated) to the latest after a BSOD that was traced to the driver, but still have the focus glitch. All updates have been applied from Windows Update.

I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do next! Any help much appreciated.

 

Windows Explorer Replacement?

are you running IE7? if not that wouold be my first suggestion,upgrade to ie7 that can fix some stability issues with windows explorer

 

Internet Explorer 11 not working on Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Internet Explorer. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your Explorer.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
• Run the Internet Explorer performance troubleshooter

And also refer the link below and check if it helps.

Internet Explorer help - Microsoft Support

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.