Windows changing focus

[Guest]

Windows XP machines, running SP 2. I have a Peoplesoft (7.6) application
running, with Lotus Notes or IE running in a separate window. My problem is:

When my users click on an input field to enter data, the Peoplesoft window
loses focus and the Notes or IE window come to the forefront and take focus.
It's an intermittent problem, and I have been unable to find any reason
therefore. We did turn off advanced language features as described elsewhere
on MS website, but this has not eradicated the problem. I have almost 900
users and have to find a solution. Any ideas?

thanks,

BK

 

[Kelly]

Have you asked the third party program forums? In the meantime, this
applies to XP:

TweakUI/General/Focus
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Prevent Programs from Stealing Focus - Undo (Line 66)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

When a window that does not have focus is updated by its program, the
default setting prevents it from becoming the foremost (top) window,
instead, it flashes in the taskbar.

HeldUp is the easiest way to stop windows from disappearing behind other
programs. http://www.johnmacintyre.ca/HeldUp.asp

Programs May Start, Quit, Lose, and Gain Focus Randomly
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313176&Product=winxp

Customize Auto Hide Taskbar Settings (Line 190) Right hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Tip:

Tool Tips Hidden Behind Taskbar (Line 321)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com