Re: Blinking title bar

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From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 09/22/04


Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 16:07:33 -0500

Download and install TweakUI:

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

After installing, go to Start > Programs > PowerToys for Windows XP >
TweakUI. Expand "General", click on "Focus", uncheck "Prevent applications
from stealing focus", then click Apply.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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"hatsburg" wrote:
| How do you stop the title bar from blinking and the task bar from showing up 
| when a program wants your attention?
| I use a number of programs and messaging and internet pages at the same time 
| and the constant blinking and task bar showing bothers me.  How can I get rid 
| of it
| Hatsburg(helpmeplease)@hotmail.com


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