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SteveJackson's avatar
SteveJackson
Hero (Retired)
5 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​ 

20 Replies

  • SteveJackson's avatar
    SteveJackson
    Hero (Retired)
    5 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)
    5 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
    5 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.

  • Puma985's avatar
    Puma985
    Rising Novice
    3 months ago

    Solution for my issue was to uninstall the EA App and Reinstall it. Didn't touch steam or the game itself just EA App despite owning the game on steam and launching through steam. Hope it helps for anyone facing same issue.

  • Jujutei1's avatar
    Jujutei1
    Rising Newcomer
    3 months ago

    Hello everyone, I had the exact same problem as all of you until just now. I had the problem with FC 25 and with a Battlefield game. I tried everything until just now. The last thing I tried was to disable/uninstall Rainmeter. If you use or have installed Rainmeter, try disabling or uninstalling it. It worked for me.

  • jimmarshall's avatar
    jimmarshall
    Seasoned Ace
    3 months ago

    I closed the codec pack on my PC and it launched every time no problem. 

  • Gizmoduck76's avatar
    Gizmoduck76
    Rising Newcomer
    2 months ago

    I had the same problem in F1 25. I found out that a program that made my windows transparent was the sinner. I just need to close it before launching the game

  • jimmarshall's avatar
    jimmarshall
    Seasoned Ace
    2 months ago

    guess what? It worked for me as well. disabling the codec in my hidden icons on the taskbar worked for me. 

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