Windows 10: Focus stealing

Discus and support Focus stealing in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have an application that has drop down menus for work. (like a status change from started to completed) And if I have the work application open, and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/your_mamma57, Apr 20, 2020.

  1. /U/YOUR_MAMMA57
    /u/your_mamma57 Win User

    Focus stealing


    I have an application that has drop down menus for work. (like a status change from started to completed) And if I have the work application open, and I open any other application, Skype, Internet explorer, Chrome anything, AFTER the work app is running, I can no longer use the drop down menus.

    I click on menu and focus changes to whatever apps were opened after the work application. Its very frustrating and a big time eater especially if there is lots of incomplete work in the other app. (such as open office) Windows 10
    Is there anyone with experience with this ?

    Please advise

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    /u/your_mamma57, Apr 20, 2020
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  2. IRVS
    IrvS Win User

    Random explorer.exe stealing focus


    This was an upgrade over W8.1.

    Only basically happens once, shortly after booting. Only time Thunderbird came to the front was when I was doing a reply. Otherwise I can't tell where the focus went.

    I have WinPatrol running and it has the Startup list and other uses. There is nothing I can see that would even suggest that would be happening. McAfee Live Safe is my Security Suite and its scans find nothing. I've also run Hijack Hunter too.

    I hope the FOCUS program will shed some light on this. The other program I needed to set the time limit for it to run but it never caught it.
     
    IrvS, Apr 20, 2020
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  3. KATRINA MEN
    Katrina Men Win User
    stealing focus while typing

    Hi Valerie,

    Losing focus on an app can happen if your touchpad is on high sensitivity. There are instances that we are engrossed in our writing to the point that we don't notice that our hands are near the touchpad and if it's set to high sensitivity, it can click on
    another app. To isolate the issue, we suggest that you try to change the sensitivity settings of your laptop to medium or low sensitivity and see if this issue still persists. To do so, please follow these steps:

    • In Cortana search, type Settings.
    • Click on Devices.
    • Click Touchpad.
    • Change the sensitivity level.

    Feel free to post back should you need further assistance.
     
    Katrina Men, Apr 20, 2020
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  4. RLUKS
    rluks Win User

    Focus stealing

    Preventing applications from stealing focus in Windows 10

    There is a dated question asking for a solution for windows 7. I have recently grew tired of newly launched applications to steal focus from my currently opened window. Is there a way how to prevent programs from stealing focus in Windows 10?

    Thank you
     
    rluks, Apr 20, 2020
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