How do I stop explorer from automatically switching between window

[ChevyDev]

I will have multiple windows open with various things loading. For instance,
when typing an email, a process will finish and that window will suddenly
become active. I just want to stay in my current window. How can I regain
control and sanity? Please help!!!

 

[Kelly]

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


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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[John Wunderlich]

I will have multiple windows open with various things loading.
For instance, when typing an email, a process will finish and that
window will suddenly become active. I just want to stay in my
current window. How can I regain control and sanity? Please
help!!!

Install Microsoft's free utility TweakUI

Then start it up and go to:
General->Focus->
and check the "Prevent applications from stealing focus" box.

TweakUI:
<http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx>

HTH,
John

 

[Elmo]

I will have multiple windows open with various things loading. For instance,
when typing an email, a process will finish and that window will suddenly
become active. I just want to stay in my current window. How can I regain
control and sanity? Please help!!!

This tweak may help, and can be reversed if you don't like the effect:

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

 

[ChevyDev]

Thanks for the help, I'll check your replies. SWEEEEEEET! -ChevyDev