Server 2012 RDS - newly opened applications don't receive focus

Hi,
We're having an issue that occurs when you're already working in an RDP session to a 2012 RDS/TS, you open up a new application and it doesn't receive focus. It's getting compounded by users thinking there is a problem with the server/application and logging
off and back on again to resolve it.
I'm wondering if anyone has had this problem before and knows of a fix for it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Luke

Hi Luke,
Thank you for your posting in Windows Server Forum.
Are you using RemoteApp or accessing application through RDP?
Here in your case suggest you to update your RDP client version to RDP 8.1 and check the result.
Update for RemoteApp and Desktop Connections feature is available for Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2830477
Hope it helps!
Thanks.
Dharmesh Solanki

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