version 14.0.7106.5003 (32 bit)
Windows 7 Home Premium with SP1

I have encountered two problems recently:

1.  When I try to create a new message, the new message window is behind the parent window.  Previously, it would appear on top of the parent.

2.  I tried to attach a file.  The dialog opened to browse and pick the file (which I did), but the file was not attached to the Outlook message.

My Outlook is configured to work without using a browser.  It has worked properly for years.  I was wondering if a recent software patch might have broken some code.

Thanks for your help
Mike