diff --git a/src/popupmenu.c b/src/popupmenu.c
index 279a68d..8033d72 100644
--- a/src/popupmenu.c
+++ b/src/popupmenu.c
@@ -795,6 +795,10 @@
 		use_popup = USEPOPUP_NORMAL;
 	    else
 		use_popup = USEPOPUP_NONE;
+	    if (use_popup != USEPOPUP_NONE)
+		// don't use WinEnter or WinLeave autocommands for the info
+		// popup
+		block_autocmds();
 # endif
 	    // Open a preview window and set "curwin" to it.
 	    // 3 lines by default, prefer 'previewheight' if set and smaller.
@@ -973,6 +977,10 @@
 		// can't keep focus in a popup window
 		win_enter(firstwin, TRUE);
 # endif
+# ifdef FEAT_PROP_POPUP
+	    if (use_popup != USEPOPUP_NONE)
+		unblock_autocmds();
+# endif
 	}
 #endif
     }