window in background flashing/glowing to get attention


  1. Posts : 226
    Win7 Home Premium x64
       #1

    window in background flashing/glowing to get attention


    Just a minor annoyance, but one that has irked me for quite some time. When a window in the background wants attention for some reason, it glows orange (though I suppose that color differs if you've chosen a different theme) and flashes for a short while in the task bar, until the window is brought to the front. Is there any way to disable this notification and have the window simply remain plain?

    Thanks as always for letting me air my petty annoyances!

    Russell
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #2

    Hello Russell, I think I may have found an answer, if you will delve into the registry.

    My usual warning about backing up the registry before editing

    Registry - Backup and Restore

    Now, try changing the value of HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\ForegroundFlashCount to zero

    ForegroundFlashCount

    Good luck, let us know if it worked. A Guy
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 226
    Win7 Home Premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Outstanding! Thanks for the assist. . . I just made the change, and will post back shortly with the results!
      My Computer


 

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