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Please help!

Hi username availabl,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If windows and menus on your computer are unexpectedly "losing focus" every few seconds, there are a few steps that can help isolate or resolve the issue.
First, try booting your computer into safe mode:
Mac OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1564
If things are working normally in safe mode, this usually means OS X is fine, and the issue is caused by conflicting software in your user account.
Next, see if the issue occurs in a new user account. The steps in this article also apply to creating a new user in Mavericks:
OS X Mountain Lion: Create a new user account
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11468
If the issue persists in safe mode and a new user, I would recommend reinstalling Mavericks:
OS X Mavericks: Reinstall OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13871
Best Regards,
Jeremy

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Hi username availabl,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If windows and menus on your computer are unexpectedly "losing focus" every few seconds, there are a few steps that can help isolate or resolve the issue.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1564
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11468
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13871
Best Regards,
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