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Resolved How to open a file always on top.

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by BobbyScot, 2015/11/16.

  1. 2015/11/16
    BobbyScot

    BobbyScot Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Since a clean install of Windows 7 HP 64-bit, opening software on desktop. If a further additional software is opened it is no longer opened on top but below the first opened window.
     
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  2. 2015/11/17
    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Hi Bobby, isn't that Cascade Windows that you are after? Right click on clear part of Taskbar > Menu > Cascade Windows. Neil.
     
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    BobbyScot

    BobbyScot Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Am I wrong, but Cascade requires to be clicked at each power up? Even so, some Desktop icons still open below the current open window. It is only recent since I switched from Vista to Win 7 and only finding my way around again. I think I was able to select "on top at all times" but my memory is not what it was years ago.
     
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  5. 2015/11/18
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    The key function is called window focus. Not sure where that setting is located, likely in the registry somewhere.

    Some applications always retain focus, such as Task Manager.
     
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  6. 2015/11/18
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    To stop "stealing focus ", go to control panel>
    ease of access>ease of access center>
    make mouse easier to use: Uncheck "Activate a window by hovering over it with the mouse ".
     
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  7. 2015/11/18
    BobbyScot

    BobbyScot Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Settings were already unchecked.
     
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  8. 2015/11/23
    BobbyScot

    BobbyScot Geek Member Thread Starter

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    Only answer apparently is to slide another open window over the LO logo, and this appears to clear it.
     
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