I have a program that runs pyautogui to simulate clicks and keyboard inputs. I just discovered a problem though, where I had the apps: "Intel Driver and Support Assistant", and "HP Support Solutions" running in the background, and they were causing pyautogui to only work if my program was focused. I uninstalled those two apps, and now pyautogui works fine. I was wondering though, does anyone know what specifically caused those apps to interfere with pyautogui? I've found answers like, "the inputs from pyautogui were being intercepted or blocked" but I would like a more specific answer so I can troubleshoot and fix any future issues like this.
I found this article that might help you: Intel® Arc™ Hotkeys Conflict with Other Application Hotkeys
If you happened to install this, it might be what's causing the conflict. From Intel's website:
Resolution
Presently there is no way to edit hotkeys for the Intel Arc control panel so below is a suggested workaround to stop Intel Arc control services that disable Intel Arc control hotkeys so that other application hot-keys can be used.
Press (Win+R )
Type msconfig -->Services
Find Intel(R) Control panel services. Uncheck it.
Apply Reboot.
Select No when the UAC popup appears to start the Intel Arc control panel on the system.
After reboot, Intel Arc control panel services will be stopped, so Intel Arc control hotkeys are disabled. If desired, users can restart the service to use the Intel Arc control panel.