As Lexicos pointed out in the following thread: https://autohotkey.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=49224 I was mistaken in posting that you can remove the Hidden attribute from the C:\ProgramData folder by using the Folder Options from Windows Explorer or the Control Panel. It enables one to see that...

Lexicos is entirely correct. For some reason, I was mistaken in saying that changing that Windows Explorer Folders Option would remove the Hidden attribute. I had spent several hours trying to find the Startup folder on my PC and was only able to do it once I changed that option. But of course that ...

I have just updated my Explorer tutorial to provide information about 'shell:' folders e.g. shell:Startup and shell:Common Startup. The FAQ could possibly make reference to these 'shell:' folders. jeeswg's Explorer tutorial - AutoHotkey Community https://autohotkey.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=31...

... I can't believe Microsoft never provided any easier way. ... they have 3. Navigate to the Startup folder inside the Programs folder. Alternatively, press Win + R , type in shell:startup and click OK , or press Enter . Aha! Thank you very much for that info. I didn't know that. I should tell you...

Blk28 recently started a thread titled, "startup script not working". Here is a link: https://autohotkey.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=49224 This thread got me to thinking there is a problem in the AHK FAQ section about the "Startup Folder". Here is what the FAQ says: ------------------------------...

There is a most excellent freeware utility called "Startup" written by Mike Lin. Just Google "startup mike Lin" and download it. Here is one link but I haven't tried it: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/startup_control_panel_standalone_version.html Managing the startup folder is a real pain i...

I thank you for your good advice. I had decided yesterday to rewrite this post for several reasons. Among them are several that you mentioned. When I said that all the hotkeys are invoked in the same way, I was referring to the way in which they are activated. Specifically, you press both the CTL an...

I'm currently having a problem using AHK with Windows 7 but before explaining the problem I'm having, I need to tell you that I have two PCs and this problem only occurs on one of them. Because of that, I fear there may be something about the PC that causes this problem and so you may not be able to...

I hope it's OK for me to use this forum to create a "test post".

Can anyone please tell me if there is some other forum on this board better suited for creating test posts?