Input focus issue using PuTTY and SSH keys

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The dialog for unlocking an SSH key pops up without input focus — This can lead to typing passphrases into a non-active window, causing delays and errors.
Typing passphrases in PuTTY sessions becomes inconsistent — Users may need to manually switch focus to the dialog box before entering their passphrase.

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Input focus issue using PuTTY and SSH keys

I had tried to use a non-Admin-install of GPG4WIN 5.0.2 on WIndows Server 2016, but being unable to read anything (reported separately), I reinstalled version 4 in a different directory.

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