Within the past week, I've noticed that the z-order/bring to front isn't
working on my laptop (IBM R40 with Windows XP). I first noticed the problem
while using Outlook. I would open a message and I would see it pop
underneath the main Outlook window. This problem has "rubbed off" on other
apps as well. In my case, I'll have a CMD window open, along with other text
files. When they are cascaded on my desktop, I can select one of the windows
and it still refuses to come to the front. It gets focus (the Active Title
Bar changes color) but it will not come to the front.
Since I am part of a managed group, I can't say for sure if this problem
coincided with a software/patch install or not. I can say that it is driving
me nuts. I've shut down the laptop numerous times and the problem persists.
I'm still trying to determine the sequence of events that causes it to
happen, but I'm leaning more and more towards Outlook.
Has anyone seen this behavior? Any and all suggestions (short of chucking
the laptop into the trash bin) will be appreciated!
Thanks - Mike