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SteveJackson's avatar
SteveJackson
Hero (Retired)
3 months ago

Autohotkey

So, I just fired up the game for the 2nd time ever today and got this nugget.

Duly searched the forum and no hits, Google - no hits. Anyone care to explain why?

Have been running this alongside all the F1 games on PC since version 1 (now 2.0.19) literally just blocks of auto text and a '(Current)Window On Top' functionality (which I believe is actually supplanted by Windows Powertoys functionality (Win/Ctrl/T)).

You can't just say you need to not run a piece of software without explaining why, thanks. EA_Groguet​ 

15 Replies

  • SteveJackson's avatar
    SteveJackson
    Hero (Retired)
    2 months ago

    We could do with an explanation but I assume it is because it is a keyboard emulator (text entry or multiple keypresses). I don't see why it is being flagged now when it's been fine before so it seems like a retrospective / rearguard action.

  • SteveJackson's avatar
    SteveJackson
    Hero (Retired)
    2 months ago

    The obvious workaround is to exit the program before launch. Shortcut to your .ahk file on the desktop to restart?

  • Puma985's avatar
    Puma985
    Rising Novice
    2 months ago

    This is where I'm a bit confused; I don't seem to have any programs called AutoHotKey installed.

  • Install from here https://www.autohotkey.com/

    Use Revo Uninstaller to remove https://www.revouninstaller.com/products/revo-uninstaller-free/ 

    Then try restarting your machine and see if the splash is still present. This is definitely AutoHotKey, I know I use it. It would seem you might have a false positive. But I have only ever installed it in the singular admin user. It could also mean someone has weaponised it and is using it as a potential exploit. I am buying popcorn as I type.

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