Exported PDF opening behind InDesign

Hi everyone,
This is just an annoying little thing. I have recently upgraded to CS5, now whenever I export to a PDF, the PDF window opens up behind the InDesign window. Is there anyway I can make it open at the front as it did before?
Thanks in advance.
Simon

Here is an image I think might help... When I choose any of the size options, (fit, actual size, shrink oversized pages, or custom scale) it prints the doument exactly how I see in the preview whether or not I have the "Choose Paper Source by PDF Page Size" box checked.

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