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• Windows 7 full screen games and desktop applications losing focus and stealing discussion questions

  NOTE: The updates at the top of this announcement, the original message is less than.

  UPDATES: here are a few updates and new information that I have gained since the original publication.

  Registry settings

  After doing a lot of reading, I found some registry settings that appear to solve some of the problems I see. All three were found in HKEY_CURRENT_USER-> Panel-> Desktop

  ForegroundLockTimeout: Has been reset for some reason any. I removed the key and restarted, but he is back to zero. This is why I looked at the default value of 200000 (decimal) and set it. After that, he stayed. \

  I saw two other keys HungAppTimeout, WaitToKillServiceTimeout, and WaitToKillAppTimeout and all have been set to zero. I deleted these registered.

  I have no idea what set these registry keys to zero, but after being put into default, I can now click on an application full screen reduced, and he returned immediately. I can still lose focus in full screen or desktop app, but not as often as before and now he is usually just badly behaved apps stealing focus rather than seemingly random events.

  I wonder if there is a patch that has changed these values, or a settings option that does. From what I read, they are sometimes twisted to allow faster restart and stop servers.  I don't have a software that would be while and manually set their and none have the people I know. One of them has confirmed that their box also has these set values zero and has no idea why.

  I hope this information is useful to other people with odd focus problems.

  ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS *.

  I have a problem in Windows 7, which at first I thought a number of different problems, but I am more convinced that they are all connected.

  All of them started to happen around the same time - late January or February after a Windows Update - and largely the same or very similar issues affect 3 of my friends and co-workers running Vista and 7. Unfortunately my notes on the update happened while the time are missing, but all 4 of us have seen questions start at the beginning of the year in the January/February calendar, which makes it seem like they should be linked.

  NOTE: There were a few minor problems before even with the update, but nothing like what happened in early 2011. I had problems to update with Vista and 7 alone, but they were rare and sometimes fixable with registry hacks or it was an offending program, something did not like Aero, etc..  The questions below got a lot worse in early 2011 so they appear together in this post.

  I will describe each problem separately and the affected BONE and the symptoms, and I hope that some can make sense and help me solve the problem. Major problems first, then a few small problems and measures that I took to the to check follow after. Sorry for the long post, but it's a maddening problem affecting many people, and I want to be as complete as possible.

  Games not switching and the apps full screen #1: if I'm in a game fullscreen and I go to the office, it is very difficult to go back. If I click on the taskbar icon, nothing happens. I have to click on it repeatedly, often a dozen times or more before the application full screen or game is restored. It is most often with the games. Full screen I don't want not maximized, I mean where a program takes the entire screen. Games is easier to reproduce so far have all I currently use the question and variances in how it is difficult to come back in full screen are not significant between them.

  Apps full screen #2 focus lost: this happens especially to my friend running Vista, when you play the game full screen. She will play something like the Lord of the Rings Online and she loses the keyboard focus and the mouse, but the game is always full screen. Usually the only way that she can solve the problem is to use CTRL-ALT-DEL to bring up the Task Manager, which for some reason solves the problem and she can return to the game for a little while that. I run Windows 7 with another couple of friends and we can also see this question, it is much less common. Changing an old mouse seems correct for Vista for some reason any. 7 that it happens rarely, if hard to duplicate to see if changing the mouse would help. In any case, will and against a beautiful new mouse laser mouse is usually a horrible option.

  Office applications #3 lose focus: it affects two of us under Vista and 7. We will be typing in chat, email, anything... and the foreground app will lose focus. What catches there that is impossible to determine. In my case, I can occasionally see a taskbar popup button and then disappear immediately, but I have never been able to track it down. Running in safe mode or boot seems to have no effect on this, or disable all services, extension and program but by default Microsoft in Windows 7 and Vista. Its almost like a Microsoft program is to do. Also, even though I mentioned the taskbar icon appears briefly from time to time, which cannot be bound: it does not always coincide with the loss of focus and is not always present when the focus is lost.

  #4 desktop applications lose keyboard focus and the mouse: it's like the number #2 above, but happens at the level of the office. Unlike the #3 that the window does not lose focus, it is always in the foreground, but keyboard and mouse stop working. It is usually impossible to move to another window. Just like #2, the solution that we have so far is to use CTRL-ALT-DEL to switch to the Task Manager, which temporarily solves the problem. ALT-tab through windows does not work.

  Here are other minor problems that may or may be linked, because they seemed too much to start with.

  Switching away applications full screen takes more time: Windows 7 on my machine, switching off games full screen takes more time than he did in the past. It was a minor issue in autumn 2010 and became much worse early 2011.

  Some windows lost focus while being re-size: if I take the corner of some windows for re - size, sometimes the re-size operation stops until I release the mouse button, as if he has lost the focus. Color of the window indicates usually focus however is still there, and grabbing the corner once again we will move me a little more. It may take several tries to get the window size as I want, as the re-size operation closes several times before I release the mouse button. This affects only 2 of the 4 people I talk so much that I can tell from our conversations and shared between Vista and 7. Both of us have Logitech mouse it might even be a driver problem, but using a mouse cheap test has not fixed the problem with me.

  Firefox: Firefox repeatedly will "dim", where Aero makes the window lose color to indicate that the application is not responding. It didn't happen before January 2011 for any version of Firefox.

  Concrete results to track down the problem:

  I ran programs like WhatHang and others who are trying to catch the programs that are suspended, stealing focus, etc.. Hours of testing found no results except that Firefox crashes frequently. Disable Firefox doesn't solve all the issues however, so I guess that its not related.

  I tried booting safe and clean, and they have had no effect. Secure boot is rather useless since I can not usually run programs that show the problem more easily. I also tried turning off everything except what comes with Windows 7, and it had no significant effect.

  I tried to use a different mouse. While it helped a bit with one of my friends, it only helped me so far. Different mouse drivers do not seem to help either. I also tried various nVidia without significant information acquired or corrective drivers.

  I also ran through various other ideas here as the race of the file system scanner and so on and not found any problems with my system, and where I could help my friends do and they also found nothing of note with maintenance and verification tools.

  My friends and co-workers: most of them are not local to me, so my focus of their issue has been rather limited. The main thing that we all have in common is that we had some minor problems in the past, as in 2010, and they've all got a lot worse in early 2011. Unfortunately none of us kept of records accurate enough to indicate any special updates that might have caused it.

  In any case, I apologize for the log message, but this issue emphasis is maddening. Its become a frustration serious then I thought to post information on the problems which seem related would be the more useful approach.

  I am a graduate of comp-sci systems and a companion systems programmer, and I have tried everything I can think of to debug and isolate problems, symptoms, etc. and had no chance. My friends are usually illiterate computer so that they are even more perplexed and frustrated by this problem. In my reading the forums, I see a lot of Windows Vista and 7 discussion questions, but rarely a lot of details, and when a problem is identified, it this far does not apply to me or my friends.

  I am happy to provide any other details I can.

  Updates:

  I forgot to mention that I have a Setup dual monitor. Aero seems unhappy with it, a lot of flicker when switching to full screen in games and other applications. I guess its because a single display off Aero while the other has it we or maybe not accelerated. Remove the second screen does not solve the problems I see, but I mention it in the interest of further development.

  I want to just chime in that I see similar (but not exactly the same) behavior and time seems to match as well. Among the updates must have messed something up. I forgot my Cardinal never update rule anything :/

  In any case, I have a few specific questions all problems related to full screen/window/input. When you play the Witcher, when you look at, if the mouse touches the edge of the screen, it stops, thus giving a very narrow range of angles I can watch from. Baldurs gate, as soon as I hit any key, I can't click on anything whether (and what I typed does not appear). Looking for police 3 (dosbox) it works fine until I hit a key, and then the mouse bounces oddly around the screen. If I alt - tab, in these 2 cases to last and go back, the problem is solved until I have a button again. In the case of the Witcher, if I alt tab and click the icon to the taskbar, it seems this problem, until I have a press.

  And I'm sure I had none of these problems a few months ago. I have tried everything I can think :( I tried the registry settings, but they do not seem to help.

  Edit: Oh, almost forgot. Whenever I click on full screen on an online video, like youtube, it appears in the background behind other windows, and then I have to click on it in the background to bring it forward. Very weird. Not sure if it's related. I'll try to change my video drivers... So boring when everything was working fine a few months ago.

  Edit 2: Do not take into account my post, I had a program called synergy race (usually use a mouse on multiple computers at the same time). Apparently, he was the problem.

• Just installed Mac OS Sierra on Mac Pro air. What I do need to update to Safari and other applications on the iPhone and I have the carpet?

  Just installed Mac OS Sierra on Mac Pro air.

  What I do need to update to Safari and other applications on the iPhone and I have the carpet?

  Unless otherwise indicated by an application or in the description of an update, no.

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• Can I keep my itunes account in the United Kingdom and add applications to the United States on my account so that the United States pls.?

  Can I keep my itunes account in the United Kingdom and add applications to the United States on my account so that the United States pls.?

  How long you will be in the United States? To use the US store, you must be physically located in the United States, have issued US credit card and billing address in the United States on this credit card. Without it, you won't be able to change for the US store. And, you can only change stores every 90 days.

• Newsstand and new applications are available at the Canada? Icon 'see in the App Store.

  Newsstand and new applications are available at the Canada? I don't see them in the App Store.

  Not currently, but you might find some similar applications here > https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/ios-magazines-newspapers/id6021?mt=8

• Cannot open links in Safari, Messages, messages, Notes and other applications.

  Problem on the iPhone 6 and iPad pro since version 9.3 I can't open links in Safari, Messages, messages, Notes and other applications. Rather than visit the target website, the application crashes, freezes or crashes.

  How to fix bug of broken links ios 9.3 safari/mail:

  (1) find and uninstall the application of booking.com, if you

  (2) wait at least 1 hour, the bug disappeared. Perhaps you need to reboot once

  to reproduce the bug again: install the app booking.com

• my phone does not work after last update itunes on my phone connection with my pc, it shows only i tunes icon and the application of itune on my pc does not work

  my phone does not work after last update itunes on my phone connection with my pc, it shows only i tunes icon and the application of itune on my pc does not work

  For general advice, see troubleshooting problems with iTunes for Windows updates.

  The steps described in the second case are a guide to remove everything related to iTunes and then rebuild what is often a good starting point, unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach.

  Review the other boxes and other support documents list to the bottom of the page, in case one of them applies.

  More information area has direct links with the current and recent buildings if you have problems to download, must revert to an older version or want to try the version of iTunes for Windows (64-bit-for old video cards) as a workaround for problems with installation or operation, or compatibility with QuickTime software or a third party.

  Backups of your library and device should be affected by these measures but there are links to backup and recovery advice there.

  Once iTunes to work properly, you should be able to fix your device.

  TT2

• My task manager only to see the task and not, application, process, etc. How can I get it back to normal?

  My task manager only to see the task and not, application, process, etc. How can I get it back to normal?

  If it does not display all the tabs, double-click the external border of the Task Manager.

• My Windows XP start up of page and all applications (such as my e-mail address) are stretched horizontally

  My Windows XP start up of page and all applications (such as my e-mail address) are stretched horizontally.  I tried to go into the properties of my Start Page tab and ' reset '.  After the computer restarts, no changes took place.  What should I do?

  Hi Donald,.

  You can try the following steps and check if it helps.

  a. right click on the taskbar and make sure it is not locked
  b it is locked, unlock it by selecting ' lock the taskbar"(it should be disabled).
  c.When it is unlocked, a click and everything always it just drag your mouse to the bottom of your screen

  You can read the following article and check:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/win_tray_taskbar_lock_howto.mspx?mfr=true

  You can also read the following article and check.

  How to move the taskbar from its default position Windows or put it back to its default position

• "services.exe - bad image" and "the application or the DLL...\ShimEng.dll is not a valid Windows image.

  At the start this morning, I received the message following "services.exe - bad image" and "the application or the DLL...\ShimEng.dll is not a valid Windows image. Is there a simple solution to this problem? If it is ok, the unit freezes then

  Hello

  1. you remember to make changes to your computer, after which the issue started?

  I would recommend that you follow these steps and check if the problem persists.

  Step 1:

  I would recommend that you run a full scan using theMicrosoft Safety Scanner and check if the problem is related to malicious software.

  Note: You may lose data while eliminating malware.

  Step 2:

  Test the issue in a clean bootand verify if the issue.

  Note: Follow step 7 to your computer as usual.

  Step 3:

  Make SFC scan and check if the problem persists.

• Impossible to install the software to receive error message like "16-bit MS-DOS subsystem config.nt msiexec.exe file system not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Applications."

  Hello

  Original title: problem installing the software
   
  When my wife tries to install software (for example the updates of Windows or Itunes) on his Dell laptop (Windows Vista Home Premium), she gets this error developed box.
  "the 16-bit MS-DOS subsystem
  The msiexec.exe config.nt file this system is not suitable for running MS-DOS and Microsoft Applications. »
  Grateful for any ideas on how to fix this problem!

  Hello

  1. what 16-bit or software program you try to run? Should I use the CD Rom drive?

  2 - is the question also appear during the installation of Windows updates?

  3. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  Follow the methods and check them out below:

  Method 1: Perform a clean boot and check.

   

  To help resolve the error message, you can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  
  Please note:  After troubleshooting, be sure to start your computer in normal mode by following step 7.

  Method 2:

  Run an analysis of auditor of system files on your computer and check for the issue.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 3: Solve problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall

  Hope the above information is helpful.

• Downloads of problems + screen frozen and/or applications.

  I can't open all the downloads they are compressed files or games.  I get the following message: "cannot open the folder.  or an invalid folder.  or the user does not have permission.  "or access denied., etc." BTW there isn't a problem getting as mentioned is previous messages.  I mean, please don't tell me to extract the files, I know that much.  The problem is that I can NOT extract or open all downloads.

  Could someone help me please?  I also had problems with Vista HP x 64 being slow and frozen screen and/or applications by pressing the cursor.  A big thank you to anyone who will take the time to help me.  Have a nice day :-)

  Hello

  You did changes to the computer before the show?

  Change the location of the download folder and then try to open it and check if you can access the records.

  Method 1: I suggest that you follow the steps to fix the access denied error and check if this may help:

  Troubleshoot "access denied" when opening files or folders

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-access-denied-when-opening-files-or-folders

  Method 2: In order to solve the problems frozen system question, I would say you put the computer to boot and check what third-party application is causing the problem:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: after a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  Reference: Optimize Windows Vista for better performance

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/optimize-Windows-Vista-for-better-performance

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062

• I received an error message after installation encyclopedia British and this application cannot be open.showing the "Startup MFC application has stopped working". How can I solve this problem?

  I received an error message after the installation of Encyclopedia Britannica and this application cannot be open.showing the "Startup MFC application has stopped working". How can I fix this?

  Hello

  always check the compatibility of vista programs on the link below

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-Vista/default.aspx

  If a program is compatible with vista you can try right click on the setup.exe and then by selecting run as administrator to install it

  It is not compatible with vista, you can try running it in a previous operating system mode

  This does not work for all programs

  read the information below

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-compatibility-mode/

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  and read this information MS, too

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-the-program-compatibility-Wizard

• I can't loan my product key for my laptop and its application as it how can I get it or can I get a product key. thanks___

  • I cannot prepare my my laptop and its application product key, how can I get it or can I get onther use

  • I cannot prepare my my laptop and its application product key, how can I get it or can I get onther use

  You mean «you can not read my product key...» » ?
  If so, see if this tutorial can help you...

  How to see the Vista product key

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/85023-product-key-number.html

  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• Error message: "Lightroom can't access the internet, check your firewall and security applications. »

  Hello.  I have an Acer Aspire under Vista 64-bit desktop.  I have an error message when I try to export photos from Adobe Lightroom on my zenfolio online gallery.  The error message reads:

  "Lightroom can't access the internet.  Please check your firewall and security applications (Little Snitch, Norton, Zone defense,...) and add exceptions to the need to allow lightroom to connect to zenfolio.com. "

  I, to the best of my knowledge, did in the Security section of the Control Panel, adding to the list of exceptions in Lightroom.  However, it did not connect.

  I'd appreciate any help on this!

  Hello.  I have an Acer Aspire under Vista 64-bit desktop.  I have an error message when I try to export photos from Adobe Lightroom on my zenfolio online gallery.  The error message reads:

  "Lightroom can't access the internet.  Please check your firewall and security applications (Little Snitch, Norton, Zone defense,...) and add exceptions to the need to allow lightroom to connect to zenfolio.com. "

  I, to the best of my knowledge, did in the Security section of the Control Panel, adding to the list of exceptions in Lightroom.  However, it did not connect.

  I'd appreciate any help on this!

  It might be best if you find the solution of Adobe Lightroom forum. After all, the forum is dedicated exclusively to the Lightroom application.
  Here is the link to the forum (there is more than one available forum.)
  http://forums.Adobe.com/community/Lightroom

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