New windows open on wrong desktop

[ibexslam]

Maybe this has already been answered, but I haven't been able to find it.

I'm using Xubuntu 14.04.2 which is, for the most part, really very nice. I like to use multiple workspaces (one monitor). When I open a new Firefox window (not sure about other applications), I can't see it, because it's opened on one of the other workspaces. Every time, I have to hunt around to see where the heck the thing went to.

Is there a way to make new windows show up on the desktop I'm using where it belongs?

Regards,
I.

[steveo314]

Do you have Compiz installed by chance?

[ibexslam]

No, I don't.

[steveo314]

Have a look around here and see if that raises any flags:
Settings Manager >> Window Manager Tweaks >> Focus >>

[ibexslam]

"Activate focus stealing prevention" is unchecked, "Honor standard ICCCM focus hint" is checked, and the "Bring window on current workspace" radio button is pushed.

[ibexslam]

Also, after shutting down and restarting, my windows come up willy-nilly, in this workspace or that, certainly not the way I left them.

I.

[ibexslam]

I haven't found a solution to this issue...windows that open on seemingly random workspaces instead of the one I'm on, and that reopen on seemingly random workspaces after restarting. Any ideas?

I.