how to highlight current open window

Abishek Vivek 0

One time when i was deep diving into the settings, i saw an option to highlight the window with any action prompt and other open windows will be dull, now i cant find the option to turn it off

Paul Ryan 0 Reputation points

2024-04-07T04:18:20.34+00:00

Are you running an ASUS machine? Because they come with an option for "Target Mode" which you can find the MyAsus app which does precisely what you're describing.

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Wesley Li 8,780 Reputation points

2023-10-20T07:28:11.1466667+00:00

Hello

The feature you’re referring to is a design element of Windows, and according to a Microsoft Community post, it’s not possible to disable this feature through the settings. The active window is highlighted to distinguish it from other open windows.

However, if you’re referring to a different setting where windows are automatically activated and brought to the front when you hover over them with your mouse, you can disable this feature by following these steps:

Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

Type Control and hit Enter to open the Control Panel.

Open Ease of Access Centre.

Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use.

Uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.

Click Apply then OK.
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Grey Wolf 0 Reputation points

2024-07-08T23:38:20.0766667+00:00

I have the same problem. The issue was, however, due to inadvertent accidental keystrokes for me. I'm in the personalization -> Accent color settings area. Changing the accent color changes what outlines ONE window only but I cannot turn it off, even though the "Show accent color on title bars and windows borders" option is off, as is the "Show accent color on Start and taskbar" option. It is only doing this on my Firefox window, however. If I switch active window to another app, it does not do this. I've looked in Firefox settings but the fact that the border changes when I select a different color seems to indicate that it's a Windows setting and not an app setting. It's extremely annoying, however, because the highlighted border covers other things on the screen.

Appreciate any assistance.
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