Active windows become inactive after installing Ventura

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Active windows become inactive after installing Ventura

I noticed an issue recently after installing Ventura. Every time I am on an active window, it randomly becomes inactive. For example, when I am typing in Microsoft word, that window is currently active. My Google Chrome browser is inactive. You can tell this because it is in the background of my Microsoft word. While I am typing on Word, randomly my Word window becomes inactive. So both my Google Chrome browser and Word are now inactive at the same time. This is an example of the issue I have been having, so I hope I explained it in a way that everyone could understand.

Anyways, this happens constantly no matter what window I have that is currently active. It would randomly become inactive. Does anyone know what the issue might be? I had to downgrade my macos back to Monterey and I no longer have the inactive window issue.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Nov 20, 2022 08:35 AM

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Nov 22, 2022 11:42 AM in response to ChezaLovely

Hello ChezaLovely,

To. help determine the cause and resolve this issue, start your MacBook Pro in safe mode to see if the same thing happens. Safe mode can bypass software that can cause issues and clear caches.

Depending on the results you get, follow the additional steps in the article:

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

How to use safe mode

Determine whether you're using a Mac with Apple silicon, then follow the appropriate steps:

Apple silicon

1. Shut down your Mac.

2. Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window.

3. Select your startup disk, then press and hold the Shift key while clicking “Continue in Safe Mode.”

4. Log in to your Mac. You might be asked to log in again.

Intel processor

1. Turn on or restart your Mac, then immediately press and hold the Shift keyas your Mac starts up.

2. Release the key when you see the login window, then log in to your Mac.

3. You might be asked to log in again. On either the first or second login window, you should see ”Safe Boot” in the upper-right corner of the window.

Best Regards.

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