Arbitrary switching to Finder

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Arbitrary switching to Finder

When I am working on my mini it will very frequently switch to Finder. I then have to click the window I am using to get back. It is driving me mad ! What is going on ?

Mac mini, macOS 14.2

Posted on Jan 26, 2024 8:17 AM

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den.thed

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Jan 31, 2024 9:36 AM in response to RPX47

macOS has Built-In Security. see > macOS - Security - Apple

Third party junk-ware like Sophos and a long list of others, can cause all sorts of issues and ill effects.

1) Uninstall Sophos as per the developers instructions.

2) Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

3) Then restart normally and test.

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Jan 31, 2024 9:38 AM in response to RPX47

It could be a bug but can also be a third party app that you have running and is misbehaving. Have you tried booting in safe mode (where 3rd party apps) won’t boot? Does the problem persist there as well?

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den.thed

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Jan 26, 2024 8:38 AM in response to RPX47

An accidental click on the Desktop or a Finder window will change the Focus to Finder.

Other possible causes include a misbehaving keyboard, mouse, a connected USB drive or device, a third party app that needs attention.

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Jan 31, 2024 8:36 AM in response to den.thed

Thanks. It happens so often that I am sure it is not accidental clicks, often when I am typing.

I have done some tests: I have another mouse but it didn't help; I than unplugged the keyboard completely and played a game using the mouse only. Still having the problem.

Any further suggestions anyone ?

Bluetooth is off Wi-Fi is off. I think the only things running are Time Machine & Sophos.

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