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I hope I can explain this clearly. When I open a file (.mp3 in my case) that opens with the preferred program (VLC in my case), the program is not focused (greyed out, first screenshot) until I click on the window then it becomes focused (not greyed out, second screenshot). I want it to be focused without having to click on the program window upon initial opening. This will make my batch work much faster and less painful if I don't have to click every single time I open a file.

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    Doesn't happen here. Probably some other program is stealing the focus. Can you see which one?
    – harrymc
    Commented Jul 7, 2020 at 9:55
  • I close every other program. Still the same....
    – Beast Wolf
    Commented Jul 10, 2020 at 5:36
  • Does this happen when booting in Safe mode?
    – harrymc
    Commented Jul 10, 2020 at 11:08
  • Nothing seems to work. I tried putting "always on top" on VLC. Only sometimes it'll open an MP3 file and not be greyed. It's inconsistent. I even try restarting my computer. Same thing.
    – Beast Wolf
    Commented Feb 3, 2021 at 6:24
  • Strange behavior, so let's do general troubleshooting. I suggest checking the SMART data of the disks, run chkdsk, do SFC & DISM, and if nothing do Repair Install of Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade.
    – harrymc
    Commented Feb 3, 2021 at 8:43

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