We are using Windows 7 and Outlook 2010. When opening a new message or replying, the new window opens behind the email and is unseen. Is there a way to make the new window open on top (always)?

Have the same problem

Hi,

 

To resolve this issue, modify the value of the ForegroundLockTimeout registry entry in Registry Editor. To do this, follow these steps:

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Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

1.	Click Start , click Run , type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK .
2.	In Registry Editor, locate and then click the following registry subkey: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
3.	In the right pane, locate and then double-click ForegroundLockTimeout .
4.	Under Base , click Decimal , type 0 in the Value data box, and then click OK . Note The default decimal value for the ForegroundLockTimeout registry entry is set as 200000 .
5.	Quit Registry Editor.
6.	Restart your computer.

 

Best Regards,

 

Sally Tang

• Marked as answer by kottmer Monday, October 11, 2010 6:04 PM

Hi,

 

To resolve this issue, modify the value of the ForegroundLockTimeout registry entry in Registry Editor. To do this, follow these steps:

===============

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

1.	Click Start , click Run , type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK .
2.	In Registry Editor, locate and then click the following registry subkey: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
3.	In the right pane, locate and then double-click ForegroundLockTimeout .
4.	Under Base , click Decimal , type 0 in the Value data box, and then click OK . Note The default decimal value for the ForegroundLockTimeout registry entry is set as 200000 .
5.	Quit Registry Editor.
6.	Restart your computer.

 

Best Regards,

 

Sally Tang

• Marked as answer by kottmer Monday, October 11, 2010 6:04 PM

Hi,

 

To resolve this issue, modify the value of the ForegroundLockTimeout registry entry in Registry Editor. To do this, follow these steps:

===============

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

1.	Click Start , click Run , type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK .
2.	In Registry Editor, locate and then click the following registry subkey: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
3.	In the right pane, locate and then double-click ForegroundLockTimeout .
4.	Under Base , click Decimal , type 0 in the Value data box, and then click OK . Note The default decimal value for the ForegroundLockTimeout registry entry is set as 200000 .
5.	Quit Registry Editor.
6.	Restart your computer.

 

Best Regards,

 

Sally Tang

I edited the registry as described, but the key remains defaulted to Hex and value 0.

I have the same issue, except with dual screen monitors. The new message window is seen, but the attachments go to the inbox, not the new message. Setting the registry value to 0 had no effect on this.

I'm having the exact same problem!  Outlook is ALWAYS on top of an opened email.  It is very annoying and is a problem for several of my users.  PLease help!!  We've tried Locking the taskbar, then unlocking, then locking again, then restart Outlook, and that seems to help for a little while, but the problem seems to return.  We are using Oulook 2010, W7 Pro.  come on microsoft!!!!!!

I checked that registry key and it was already set to 0.  Asking microsoft for help on this once again please. 

Try starting Outlook in safe mode, it works for me, odd. but it is not a permanent solution

Bump again for help please.  I tried the registry fix and that doesn't work!!! 

I faced this issue and i found the answer for "My" problem. 

I resolved the problem by removing the Addin of "Access" data collection.

I hope this helps.

• Proposed as answer by Lachadan Alarik Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:20 PM
• Unproposed as answer by Lachadan Alarik Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:20 PM

I faced this issue and i found the answer for "My" problem. 

I resolved the problem by removing the Addin of "Access" data collection.

I hope this helps.

• Proposed as answer by Lachadan Alarik Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:20 PM
• Unproposed as answer by Lachadan Alarik Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:20 PM

I faced this issue and i found the answer for "My" problem. 

I resolved the problem by removing the Addin of "Access" data collection.

I hope this helps.

I have had the same issue with Outlook 2010 and disabled what I had as the Outlook Backup add-on. Restarted outlook and the issue seemed to clear up. Still testing, but thought I would share.

• Proposed as answer by Lachadan Alarik Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:21 PM

I have had the same issue with Outlook 2010 and disabled what I had as the Outlook Backup add-on. Restarted outlook and the issue seemed to clear up. Still testing, but thought I would share.

• Proposed as answer by Lachadan Alarik Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:21 PM

I have had the same issue with Outlook 2010 and disabled what I had as the Outlook Backup add-on. Restarted outlook and the issue seemed to clear up. Still testing, but thought I would share.

Disabling all 3rd party outlook add-ons worked for me as well. Stupid iTunes installs 2 different outlook addons by default, disable that crap and it works like a charm.

mine was the same --- I changed it to Decimal and it now opens in front of Outlook...

Regedit worked on Win7 Pro with Outlook 2007. 

Note: Restart of Outlook required after changing..

This worked for me as well. Great suggestion.

I just ran in to this with a client having this same issue.  After try the fix and uninstalling and reinstall outlook. Still did not fix the issue with the client. Until I watch what they were doing they were double clicking and by double clicking on the new email it would open new emial the outlook would come back to the top, because the user click on it not knowing it is only a single click.  Don't Double Click on New Email, Send, or Replay.

I just ran in to this with a client having this same issue.  After try the fix and uninstalling and reinstall outlook. Still did not fix the issue with the client. Until I watch what they were doing they were double clicking and by double clicking on the new email it would open new emial the outlook would come back to the top, because the user click on it not knowing it is only a single click.  Don't Double Click on New Email, Send, or Replay.

• Proposed as answer by JUNune 12 hours 51 minutes ago

I just ran in to this with a client having this same issue.  After try the fix and uninstalling and reinstall outlook. Still did not fix the issue with the client. Until I watch what they were doing they were double clicking and by double clicking on the new email it would open new emial the outlook would come back to the top, because the user click on it not knowing it is only a single click.  Don't Double Click on New Email, Send, or Replay.

• Proposed as answer by JUNune Monday, June 22, 2015 6:37 PM

I too had a user with this issue.  I disabled the following add-ons and restarted outlook and it was resolved.   This also fixed an issue where the user could not attach documents.       disabled add-on list: 

  ms social connector

  sharepoint colleague import

  ms onenote

 

Hi Sally; 

Thanks for these steps they did work - however windows did an update last night and must have changed the ForegroundLockTimeout back to Hexadecimal. I squirrelled on and fixed it for my boss again - however will this occur every time there is an update? 

Known Microsoft "issue." Lock/Unlock the Windows Toolbar. If the registry didn't fix this, this next one should. solved mine.

just to expand on this one if it helps anyone.

The reg fix didnt work for me and when i loaded outlook and removed plugins it didn't work for me either.

but when i ran outlook as Administrator and removed the plugins it seemed to resolve the issue. i think this is becauseone plugin installs itself under every profile hence why it didn't work when removing it for one user.

I have been having this problem in Outlook 2013 and has been driving me insane!!  I found a resolution in an Adobe forum.  All my new emails open behind the inbox, and when I clicked on an attachment, it created a NEW email BEHIND te one I am working on!! UGG   Frustration beyond description.  Even in Calendar, new events would open behind!  I would restart outlook and it would work fine for just one or two emails, then back to the same ol thing.  Was ready to delete and reload it all, then I fould a fix, and you will no believe it.  For those that have this problem, this fix is the answer.  You tell me why it works because it makes no logical sense to me.  Close Outlook...Then right click on the bottom task bar, right click and Lock and unlock the taskbar. Restart Outlook and problem solved!  If your taskbar is locked, unlock it, then relock it.  My taskbar was unlocked, then I locked and unlocked it, and it was fixed.  I hope this stop a lot of people from road rage!   Sit back and enjoy life now instead.

GOOD LUCK

 

Yep- this was what my issue was.

I tried this method and did not work.  I disabled add on's and it corrected the problem.

Thanks, it worked!!