How do I stop the OpenDNS updater from stealing focus?

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technovelist

Whenever I have OpenDNSUpdater running, it checks for updates about every minute. This steals focus from the window I'm using, which is very annoying to say the least.

I know that it is OpenDNSUpdater that is doing this because I have a program that reports all changes of focus; it reports that OpenDNSUpdater is the culprit. Furthermore, when I kill that program in Task Manager, the focus stealing stops.

Is there a way to prevent this behavior without losing the benefits of OpenDNSUpdater?

Thanks.

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    rotblitz

    Can you post a screen shot please?

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    technovelist

    I would, but a screen shot of what? Losing focus doesn't look like anything until you try to page or scroll.

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    Anthony Honciano

    Hi @technovelist,

    I'm sorry you're experiencing difficulties with the IP Updater. Are you by chance using Windows as your operating system? If so, try switching to the Marc's Updater at http://updater.marc-hoersken.de. This can run as a Windows service in the background, and it will not interrupt your focus. If this is occurring on OS X, please take a screenshot of the version OS X you're running and for the IP Updater, then attach it to this thread. 

    Next, try uninstalling and re-installing the application and see if this helps the situation for you.

    Best regards,

    Anthony 
    support@opendns.com

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