How to disable new load to front?

[Guest]

When I have multiple programs open in Windows, can I disable the Automatic
Restore? (Not sure what to call it.)
For example, if I have Program A opening (but it is loading a webpage or
processing my login or just takes a long time to boot-up), and am meanwhile
working in Program B (fully-loaded and operational), right now when A is done
loading it decides to bring itself to the front, interrupting what I was
doing in Program B. This is very, very disruptive and I want to disable it.
Ideas? Suggestions?

 

[Mario Been]

You can only disable System Restore (as it is called) for good, for ever. It
is not possible to have it only disabled when running multiple programs.

Go to Start // Run // type "sysdm.cpl" and see the tab with system restore
information. Disabling means that there will be no more system restore
points made...

 

[Guest]

I misstated the question. I used the term "restore" to reference any window
or program on the taskbar being open and visible; meaning, as opposed to
minimized.

 

[RJK]

You didn't "misstate"at all, I could mostly deduce what you're on about
....Mario Been simply didn't read your post carefully enough, ...usually me
that does that !

....how about minimizing a program that's underunderway, (so that it's
reduced down to its' button on the taskbar) and carry on in the "other"
program, or are you already doing that ?

You could investiage the "other" / 2nd, or "on top" program "options" or
"preferences" to see if there is an "Always on top" setting - that might
help.

regards, Richard

 

[Unknown]

Did you minimize program A or just let it run?

I misstated the question. I used the term "restore" to reference any
window
or program on the taskbar being open and visible; meaning, as opposed to
minimized.

 

[RJK]

correction...

You didn't "misstate"at all, I could mostly deduce what you're on about
....Mario Been simply didn't read your post carefully enough, ...usually me
that does that !

....how about minimizing a program that's underway, (so that it's
reduced down to its' button on the taskbar) and carry on in the "other"
program, or are you already doing that ?

You could investiage the "other" / 2nd, or "on top" program "options" or
"preferences" to see if there is an "Always on top" setting - that might
help.

regards, Richard

 

[Guest]

Didn't minimize.

Did you minimize program A or just let it run?

 

[Guest]

Where would I find those options?

You didn't "misstate"at all, I could mostly deduce what you're on about
....Mario Been simply didn't read your post carefully enough, ...usually me
that does that !

....how about minimizing a program that's underunderway, (so that it's
reduced down to its' button on the taskbar) and carry on in the "other"
program, or are you already doing that ?

You could investiage the "other" / 2nd, or "on top" program "options" or
"preferences" to see if there is an "Always on top" setting - that might
help.

regards, Richard

 

[Unknown]

I believe that is the only way to accomplish what you want.

 

[Nepatsfan]

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When I have multiple programs open in Windows, can I disable
the Automatic
Restore? (Not sure what to call it.)
For example, if I have Program A opening (but it is loading a
webpage or
processing my login or just takes a long time to boot-up),
and am meanwhile
working in Program B (fully-loaded and operational), right
now when A is done
loading it decides to bring itself to the front, interrupting
what I was
doing in Program B. This is very, very disruptive and I want
to disable it.
Ideas? Suggestions?

I've found Microsoft's TweakUI PowerToy to be helpful with this
problem. The program is available here.

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx

Direct Download of TweakUI
http://download.microsoft.com/downl...a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe

Once the program is installed, go to Start -> All Programs ->
Powertoys for Windows XP -> TweakUI.
Click on the + sign next to General.
Click on Focus.
In the right hand pane, make sure "Prevent applications from
stealing focus".
Click OK.

If you prefer not to install a program to help with this issue,
there's a script available from this web site which will make
the same changes in the registry as TweakUI does.

Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP
Line 66, right hand column, Prevent Programs from Stealing
Focus
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Guest]

So far, this is working great, especially in combination with setting
Programs to run minimized (Properties: Shortcut: Run: Minimized window); the
only exception is browser-based softwares that have their own, hidden
executables (either run through WinClient or in popups). So, thank you! I
shall have to explore this Tweak in greater depth.

 

[Nepatsfan]

You're welcome.

Nepatsfan


In

So far, this is working great, especially in combination with
setting
Programs to run minimized (Properties: Shortcut: Run:
Minimized window); the
only exception is browser-based softwares that have their
own, hidden
executables (either run through WinClient or in popups). So,
thank you! I
shall have to explore this Tweak in greater depth.