deselect

About this tag
The tag 'deselect' on WindowsForum.com covers user issues related to items or windows becoming deselected unexpectedly. Common problems include Windows Explorer retaining a selection outline after deselecting files, active windows losing focus repeatedly, and full-screen applications minimizing due to automatic deselection. Users also seek methods to deselect all file types in the Windows Indexer's Advanced settings, as manual deselection of hundreds of entries is impractical. These threads focus on Windows 7 and later versions, with troubleshooting steps involving task manager, error reporting settings, and indexing options. The tag aggregates practical solutions for unwanted deselection behavior in Windows.
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    How to deselect all file type from Indexer/Advanced?

    How do I "deselect all" from this File Types list? I only want to index .exe from my portable apps folder; deselecting file types one by one is not an option as there are hundreds. Thanks
    • rs232
    • Thread
    • advanced customization deselect file types indexing portable apps search indexer settings windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 computer deselects active window

    hi, i seem to have a problem with my computer deselecting my active window and normally i wouldn't care but it happens like every minute or so. i can't even type this without interruption. i've looked at my processes in task manager, and the only difference i see is that it will have svchost...
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    Windows 7 Deselect Problem on Windows 7

    I am running windows 7 everything is fine except every time I play a game or run something full screen it minimizes. If it is a windowed app like firefox it will deselect itself and I have to reclick it to select it. It is very annoying mainly when I am playing games antypign as i dont realise...
    • FireStorm
    • Thread
    • annoyance application deselect firefox full screen games input installation issues minimize performance system text window windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  4. Windows 7 Persistent Selection Outline After Deselecting Items in Windows Explorer

    I have this problem. When im in a folder and select a item then click on the white bit or elsewhere the item will deselect but i have this outline of the select thing still there. Screenshot: Where i circled is the problem. It's in everything including control panel. Just not desktop. Why?