Windows XP is deselecting my windows

[Lifespiker]

Hi All

Gotta a problem here. I am running XP and working in programs (Like Finale for music composition) and every once in while my computer will deselect the window I am working in for no good reason. It doesn't select a new one, it just makes my active window not-active.

Nothing pops up, no calculator, no windows key, no error messages, nothing.

It will also take me out of games (Like an alt tab) for no reason that I can see. It doesn't end the program or anything, I can just click on the game on my taskbar and get right back into it.

Any ideas or has anyone heard anything like this happening?

Thanks.

 

[Rick]

My first guess would be spyware/malware or a virus. Have you run utilities to check for these things?

If you don't have a virus scanner, http://free.grisoft.com and if you don't have a spyware scanner, www.lavasoft.com

 

[Lifespiker]

Well I run Adaware and spybot. I'm going to try CCleaner today and see if that cleans anything up. Virus-wise I will check that site you showed me.

I'll repost again if that doesn't clean it up.

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Hello and welcome to Techspot.

If malware is suspected, go and read this thread HERE and post a HJT log as an attachment.

Regards Howard :wave: :wave:

 

[tweaks_sav]

I agree. Also check to see what's running in the background (msconfig) after your virus/spyware cleanup.