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urlwolf · Joined: 16 Mar 2006 Posts: 148

I'm not sure if it's because I've moved to windows server 2008 64-bit or what, but winactivate brings window to front, but not focus anymore.

I have a lots of shortcuts that use this. The idea is to start using the app right away, not having to click on it.

The same code works as expected in XP. There I run as admin, in windows server 2008 I don't. maybe there's a security setting to prevent focus stealing?

Is this something anyone can relate to?
Thanks!

crxvfr · Joined: 10 Mar 2006 Posts: 89

Tried winrestore or winactivate?

I have sometimes had to use winrestore to switch to a window because winactivate was maximizing the window, and I didn't want it maximized.

I don't know how that is related but maybe worth a try.

Also if its a startup deal, something may be loading behind it to take the focus away?

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sinkfaze · Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 3:46 pm Post subject:

It's possible that there's something not processing correctly in response to the WinActivate command, you can try following it up with a WinWaitActive command and see if that helps.
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urlwolf · Joined: 16 Mar 2006 Posts: 148

WilliamGatesIII: it's not that the window appears behind. it's on top, but not on focus (i.e., typing will not send chars to that window).

I just realized it's not with all windows.

R (www.r-project.org) gets focus fine.

vim does too, but the title bar is greyed out.

TotalCommander 7.5 beta 2 does not get focus (typing doesn't work).
WinWaitActive doesn't seem to help. In fact, it doesn't bring up the window at all.

Code:

Any more cues? Thanks