diff --git a/src/win32_window.c b/src/win32_window.c
index 228585e9d..d6c28fb9c 100644
--- a/src/win32_window.c
+++ b/src/win32_window.c
@@ -1918,7 +1918,7 @@ void _glfwPlatformPollEvents(void)
         }
     }
 
-    handle = GetForegroundWindow();
+    handle = GetActiveWindow();
     if (handle)
     {
         // NOTE: Shift keys on Windows tend to "stick" when both are pressed as