Second window comes up behind first window

When opening a new window it comes up BEHIND the first window instead of on top of it like it should be. Example: When in msn messenger and sending an instant message, I cannot view the instant message window until I minimize the main messenger window. Can any help me to correct this? Thanks!

 

Sounds like you're running it in a maximized window with the always on top thing set. In Messenger, click the tools menu and uncheck "always on top ".

 

Thank you! That's all it was...I never knew what that always on top was for but now I know not to use it again...lol Thanks again

 

You're welcome. Glad to hear it worked for you.

 

on mine sometimes the window comes up behind sometimes in front,i never know until it comes where it will be. so what is wrong with mine?

dell dimension e510 o/s winxp pro (media center 2002)

 

are u speaking of messenger specifically or any app?

note messenger has 'always on top' for BOTH the main and conv windows. and u can minimize either at any time

 

skeet6961 mostly on non-messager windows very seldom on messager. today everything comes up in front,dont know what it will do tomorrow. by the way where are they supposed to come up in front or in back? i forgot.