All Windows applications "lose focus" every few seconds -no input possible?

[greyhound007]

ALL my Windows applications have this same problem. For example, MS
Word. I start MS Word and the interface initially has "focus" and I am
able to type. Within a few seconds, the Window "loses focus"; the top
deep blue highlighted bar of the Window changes to pale blue; and no
keyboard input is recognized (e.g. dead Window). I have to click on the
Window somewhere with my mouse to "wake up" the Window so that any
input is possible. It then goes dead (again) a few seconds later. ALL
Windows applications act this way. They can never keep focus and let me
work. I have 32-bit Windows XP Professional SP2.

This is driving me crazy. Any helpful ideas how to fix this?

Thank you,
Greyhound007

 

[orc]

Have you scanned your system for viruses and spyware?
have a look at what applications and tasks are running in task manager and
try goggling them to see what they are?

 

[Guest]

Hi, did you receive any helpful answers? I have the same problem.

 

[Jim Robin]

I don't mean to insult you, popcorn but have you done a thorough virus scan?

Jim