Windows Disappearing


izzyforeal

izzyforeal

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Windows 11
Hello all, I am having a weird issue in which if I have lets say 3 windows open. When I move my mouse to one of the other windows on the screen Windows puts me back at the beginning. Like I didn't try to get to a new window. It's like my mouse movement for a second was somehow denied. I don't know how to make this easy to understand. Hopefully someone with the answer will understand the post and help me. Thanks in advance for any help.

-Izzy
 
Windows Build/Version
23H2

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS-15-7590
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9750H CPU @ 2.60GHz, 259
    Motherboard
    BaseBoard Product 018W12
    Memory
    16GB DDR4-2666MHz, 2x8G
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Digital Power Station | Bongiovi Acoustics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    6-Cell 97WHr Integrated
    Case
    Platinum Silver
    Keyboard
    Logitech K 470
    Mouse
    Jelly Comb MS023
    Internet Speed
    200 | 10
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    I changed my login password to "Incorrect."
Are you saying when you mouse click on another open window that the window you clicked on does not assume focus?

If that be so, the first thing is to restart the system if you haven't already, The second thing is you need to eliminate the mouse itself as being the problem. Try new batteries (if wireless)
Try another mouse, A corded mouse is preferrable when troubleshooting but use any spare mouse you have. If you don't have one, borrow one for 15 minutes.

Perform a clean boot to eliminate software conflict causing the issue. If it doesn't happen in a clean boot, you have some software conflicting with Windows. Brink's procedure will help you weed out which one. Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 11 to Troubleshoot Software Conflicts Tutorial

Does it work correctly using the touchpad?
Have you done any troubleshooting at all?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3775
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
glasskuter said:
Are you saying when you mouse click on another open window that the window you clicked on does not assume focus?

If that be so, the first thing is to restart the system if you haven't already, The second thing is you need to eliminate the mouse itself as being the problem. Try new batteries (if wireless)
Try another mouse, A corded mouse is preferrable when troubleshooting but use any spare mouse you have. If you don't have one, borrow one for 15 minutes.

Perform a clean boot to eliminate software conflict causing the issue. If it doesn't happen in a clean boot, you have some software conflicting with Windows. Brink's procedure will help you weed out which one. Perform a Clean Boot in Windows 11 to Troubleshoot Software Conflicts Tutorial

Does it work correctly using the touchpad?
Have you done any troubleshooting at all?
Click to expand...
Are you saying when you mouse click on another open window that the window you clicked on does not assume focus? YES! That's a much clearer description. Yes it happens with touchpad. I have searched the web for answers and have tried many. I use StartAllBack and I thought it was a setting in the app but if so, I can't find it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS-15-7590
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9750H CPU @ 2.60GHz, 259
    Motherboard
    BaseBoard Product 018W12
    Memory
    16GB DDR4-2666MHz, 2x8G
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Digital Power Station | Bongiovi Acoustics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    6-Cell 97WHr Integrated
    Case
    Platinum Silver
    Keyboard
    Logitech K 470
    Mouse
    Jelly Comb MS023
    Internet Speed
    200 | 10
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    I changed my login password to "Incorrect."
izzyforeal said:
I use StartAllBack and I thought it was a setting in the app but if so, I can't find it.
Click to expand...

Uninstall SAB first to see if the issue stops.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
@antspants is right. Start by uninstalling SAB, then restart.
If that doesn't fix it, try the clean boot.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3775
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
I use Open Shell and Explorer Patcher and sometimes I also see this bug. I click on another windows in the background but File Explorer and some other applications, don't remember which, just stays in the foreground. I just minimize File Explorer or the other application to make the one I want come in focus. A minor bug that should fix in some future update of Windows or our customizing applications.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (build 22631.4249) test laptop, Windows 11 Pro v24H2 (build 26100.3476) main PC
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v24H2 (build 26100.3476)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward NE5105T018G1-1070F (nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS-15-7590
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9750H CPU @ 2.60GHz, 259
    Motherboard
    BaseBoard Product 018W12
    Memory
    16GB DDR4-2666MHz, 2x8G
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5
    Sound Card
    Digital Power Station | Bongiovi Acoustics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    6-Cell 97WHr Integrated
    Case
    Platinum Silver
    Keyboard
    Logitech K 470
    Mouse
    Jelly Comb MS023
    Internet Speed
    200 | 10
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    I changed my login password to "Incorrect."
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