Couple of things. First of all, under Tools | Current Project Properties | Project | Playback there is an option for "Minimize TestComplete". This will make sure TestComplete is minimized on test run.
Second of all, if TestComplete being maximized on the screen is getting in the way of your automated playback, something is not right with your automation. TestComplete clicks on objects and components in an application based upon the components so it should activate your application on that first click. If TestComplete being up on screen is interfereing, then I would look at how you're executing your tests and make sure that you have your component mappings correct.
Finally, note that when a test is running, the machine on which you're running it cannot be used for anything else during the run duration. Mouse clicks and keystrokes that you perform while the test is running will interfere with the test run.
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Why automate? I do automated testing because there's only so much a human being can do and remain healthy. Sleep is a requirement. So, while people sleep, automation that I create does what I've described above in order to make sure that nothing gets past the final defense of the testing group.
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