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Windows 7 Dialog Box Hides

I am running Win 7. When the system needs to prompt for administrative permission the box is not brought to the top. Instead I have to track it down. How can I fix this so when the dialog box is presented it's on top?

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I see this infrequently. Have you tried restarting your machine? That may fix it (although it might occur from time to time). I see it once a month or so. ... Thinkpads_User
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Thanks. I believe restarting may solve the issue temporary. However, I am looking for a permanent solution.

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My guess (based on my experience) is that sometimes an application does something while the dialogue box is present. For me, then, it is infrequent, and it my guess is appropriate, there is probably no fix.

Is it frequent for you? or transient?  ... Thinkpads_User
It is not constant but it's happening enough to irritate me.
I have UAC at the second lowest setting (lowest being OFF). That means my screen does not dim (which itself takes time). How do you have UAC set?  ... Thinkpads_User
Now I  am going to sound stupid.... UAC?
Sorry for my use of short forms.

UAC is User Account Control. That is the dialogue box that comes up looking for a password. That box takes time and if it is dimming the screen (that will be obvious) it takes even more time. I use the second lowest setting for UAC.

Go to Control Panel -> Action Center and you should see Change User Account Control Settings on the left.

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It's set to default.
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This greatly reduced the presentation of this dialog box.

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You are most welcome. I was happy to help you here. ... Thinkpads_User