TweakUI/General/Focus
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
Prevent Programs from Stealing Focus - Undo (Line 66)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
When a window that does not have focus is updated by its program, the
default setting prevents it from becoming the foremost (top) window,
instead, it flashes in the taskbar.
HeldUp is the easiest way to stop windows from disappearing behind other
programs.
http://www.johnmacintyre.ca/HeldUp.asp
Programs May Start, Quit, Lose, and Gain Focus Randomly
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313176&Product=winxp
Customize Auto Hide Taskbar Settings (Line 190) Right hand side
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
"maddie" wrote in message
> while in a program the bar lightens or program minimizes. >> Stay informed about: windows task bar lightens