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hello
I have a script for doing my backups of applications that doesn't offer a simpler way
firefox is one of those... although there's MozBackup has an option to use a config script which automatically should do the backup, it didn't work for me
so I wrote an autohotkey script and it works fine on my tests
however, when it runs from task scheduler, it just doesn't focus on mozbackup window:



when I come back the next day, the MozBackup window is out of focus and, if I just click it, autohotkey keeps going

so, any ideas on what may be happening?

thanks

No idea on your question. You should write another area with a loop to make sure the window is always active

Loop,
IfWinNotActive,
WinActivate,

Etc. It's not a fix for your question, but it should band-aid the situation hopefully.

No, but if you make use of ERRORLEVEL you can find what is going wrong.

Add a WinWait before the IfWinNotActive. It might be trying to figure out if it is active, before the program is even loaded.

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SilverEdge78

are you logged off, when the task-scheduler starts your script?

that didn't run yet because it's just once a week, but I just though about something
may the welcome screen (I configured windows to lock after a few minutes of inactivity) be changing the autohotkey work (specially when it's run from task scheduler and has to click on things)?

thanks

Okay, if you're script includes things like manipulating a window or sending keystrokes, it will not work when your computer is locked/logged off. You might want to look into ControlSend if you need to do that.

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SilverEdge78

I have this same problem and have discovered it is because my computer is locked. Here is my thread I started:

http://www.autohotkey.com/forum/topic49128.html

I've also read this thread:

http://www.autohotkey.com/forum/topic46 ... ght=locked

My script only involves mouse movements and clicking. Is there a way I can do this while the computer is locked?

Thanks in advance.

As previously noted, look into ControlSend and the similar commands in the manual. Moving the mouse and clicking doesn't do anything when the workstation is locked. I've found that I can do things behind the scenes using other commands or ControlSend. If you can't get the clicks to work right behind the scenes, look into keystrokes. Most GUIs will allow you to tab around to the appropriate control, or use Alt + special keys to activate them. I find these much more accurate than clicks personally.

Good luck.

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SilverEdge78

Darn. I tried what you said with the ControlSend, and it just won't do anythign when the computer is locked. I tried all keystrokes too. I'm on 64-bit Vista. Any other ideas?