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How can I ensure that a particular action only runs when the Desktop has focus?

I used Window Spy and clicked on the Desktop to get the window title and class (Program Manager & ahk_class Progman) but when I use these values

e.g.



it applies to all Explorer windows and is not restricted to the Desktop.

Thanks

Use the window title? I.e.

I can't believe it was that simple.

Thanks!

I think I knew where my confusion came from.

I had another script running (with no icon) that was performing the same function (in a different way) in Explorer windows. This made it appear as if the Desktop and Explorer windows were being treated as one (when in fact it was actually 2 separate scripts each operating on a different area).

I have another question relating to the above topic:

How can I prevent the script from running if focus is on a Desktop icon (as opposed to the Desktop itself)?

the command IfWinActive Program Manager ahk_class Progman does not distinguish between the Desktop and icons that are on the Desktop.

Can anyone help with the question that I asked above?



Thanks!