New task windows will not open unless current window is closed/minimized

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mitrajoon

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Suddenly (since yesterday) I can not open a new window from the task bar unless I close or minimize the window I am currently in. For instance, if I am in Photoshop or on a web page I can not open Outlook unless I minimize or close the program I am in. Same thing if I'm composing an email, I can't go to outlook or open any other program unless I minimize what I am working on. This occurs also in IE or FF. The programs are on the task bar and are lit up. I believe they are actually open but aren't "coming to the front".

Hope my non tech explanation is clear. This is very frustrating and time consuming to deal with.

 
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My Computer

System One

I think something got corrupted. It's sort of a mix between "always on top" and "active window". I would try doing a system restore to before yesterday.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Operating System
    Vista Home Premium 64 bit SP2
    Manufacturer/Model
    Cyberpower
    CPU
    Intel Quad CPU Q6700 2.67 GHZ
    Motherboard
    NVIDIA 780i
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    MSI GTX 560 TI Twin Frozr
    Sound Card
    Sound Blaster SB Audigy
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Viewsonic VG2436
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p
    Hard Drives
    Samsung HD 105SI WDC WD20
    Case
    Apevia XJupiter
    Cooling
    air
    Mouse
    Logitech MX 600
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX 3200
    Internet Speed
    30 Mbps
Thanks. I think it may be a memory issue. I used ccleaner, manually deleted a bunch of cache files etc. After restarting my computer every thing seems to be OK.

Still would like a definitive answer as to what causes this and how to prevent it.
 

My Computer

System One

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