Hi Judith, I also am using jfw 7.1 on an XP home system. When changing from one application to another I generally use alt + tab to change between the open applications. Another way to do this is use the windows key + tab and that will bring into focus your task bar which then you can arrow to whichever application you want and then hit enter. HTH Rich Sherman ----- Original Message ----- From: Judith Bron To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 10:43 AM Subject: quirk in 7.1 when I am going from one program to another, like word to outlook, it seems that I am almost always minimizing my screen. This has started with the addition of 7.1 and I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same thing? If I am sending a word document via email I am minimizing the screen after retrieving the document I want and then going to outlook again. The same thing happens when I am going from internet explorer to either word or outlook. Any solutions for this problem? Thanks, Judith