How Do You Prevent Programs From Stealing Focus In Windows?
When programs start stealing focus, they “pop up” in front of the window that you’re currently viewing. A default setting in Windows prevents this from happening. If programs are stealing focus from your current window then this setting has been changed. Follow the instructions below to stop this from happening for good. Note: Changes to the Windows Registry are made in these steps. Take great care in making only the changes described below. I recommend that you backup the registry keys you’re modifying in these steps as an extra precaution. Difficulty: AverageTime Required: Preventing programs from stealing focus usually takes less than 15 minutes.Here’s How: • Click on Start and then Run. • In the text box in the Run window, type regedit and click OK. This will open the Registry Editor program. • Locate the HKEY_CURRENT_USER folder under My Computer and click on the (+) sign next the fold
