How to keep new window ... there

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  1. Posts : 100
    Win 7 64 bit
       #1

    How to keep new window ... there


    I have a lil' problem. If, for example I am working in a Firefox tab, and click the Windows calculator, it won't stay there. If I move the cursor outside the new window (calculator) it disappears behind the browser. I used to be able to open a new window and not lose it.

    What setting did I change?
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  2. Posts : 100
    Win 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Been a while since I posted this but the problem persists. Any help?
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  3. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #3

    Is it only Firefox this happens with?

    I can't reproduce it. The Firefox window (or any other window) only comes to the foreground when I click on it.

    Sounds like it has something to do with your mouse settings, like Snap to being active.

    Edit: Make and model of computer, wired or wireless mouse?
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  4. Posts : 100
    Win 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Happens in any application. No mouse just a touchpad. I had My Computer open, tried to type into Notebook, same thing. Dell 14z, 5432, latest update of Win 7
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  5. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #5

    Did you check mouse settings?
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  6. Posts : 100
    Win 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    No. I will try to find them but once I do, what am I looking for?
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  7. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #7

    There is a setting related to window focus with the mouse pointer.

    I'm using Linux Mint at the moment, so I can't tell you the exact wording or provide a screenshot.
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  8. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #8

    Start, Control Panel, Mouse. Then just look at the different tabs. See if Snap To is set or something about Windows focus as as lehnerus2000 mentioned.
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  9. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #9

    Mouse - Window Focus


    D'oh!

    The setting about window focus is in the "Ease of Access Center" section.

    Option 1

    • Open the Start Menu
    • Type mouse into the Start Menu search box
    • Choose "Change how your mouse works"


    Option 2
    Go via the Control Panel
    Click picture for animation
    How to keep new window ... there-mouse-window-focus.gif
    Also look at these links:
    Mouse Hover Makes Window Active - Enable
    Windows 7 and Vista mouse focus on window without raising the window | Jan-Olof Lindqvist
    Last edited by lehnerus2000; 22 May 2013 at 03:51. Reason: Link Added
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  10. Posts : 100
    Win 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Sorry. I was looking on my iPad for the setting. I do know Windows. I know I look stupid (as I slink away in embarrassment)


    *sigh*. 5 years ago I suffered a brain illness and lost most memory. I still can't retain any memory. I end up looking stupid. I'm not. I used to run a quarter-million a year business by myself with websites, beginning in 1996. All based on an idea...
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