From 11c3a1f597134a501b9388946cd8873df35a202e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Giorgio Bonvicini Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:31:47 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Created 'docs/known-issues.md'. --- README.md | 3 ++- docs/issue-page.md | 3 ++- docs/known-issues.md | 64 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3 files changed, 68 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) create mode 100644 docs/known-issues.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f8b9cd2..31a94f9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -12,8 +12,9 @@ Windows 10 Virtual Desktop Enhancer is a [AutoHotkey](https://autohotkey.com/) s ## Main resources - [Installation](docs/installation.md) -- [Request assistance](docs/issue-page.md) - [Customization](docs/settings.md) +- [Known issues](docs/known-issues.md) +- [Request assistance](docs/issue-page.md) ## Installation diff --git a/docs/issue-page.md b/docs/issue-page.md index 56a2411..ea782b0 100644 --- a/docs/issue-page.md +++ b/docs/issue-page.md @@ -16,7 +16,8 @@ If you have found yourself in any of these situations: - You found a bug in the program - You have an idea about a nice feature this program lacks and you think it could be useful in a future release -First of all, open the [issue page](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/) and search among the issues (both open and closed ones, you can switch which you are viewing at the top, under the search bar) to verify that your problem/bug/idea has not been already submitted. +First of all you can find a list of known issues for this project [here](known-issues.md): check if the issue you are experiencing is among them. +If you can't find it or if the proposed solution does not work open this project's [GitHub issue page](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/) and search among the issues (both open and closed ones, you can switch which you are viewing at the top, under the search bar) to verify that your problem/bug/idea has not been already submitted. If you found an issue which applies to your situation and it has been closed, please read all the discussion thoroughly: it could contain the solution to your problem or an explanation about why the issue was closed. If the issue is still open instead feel free to contribute to the issue with your own experience: it will help everyone involved. If you did not find any issue related to your case then you can submit a new issue by clicking on the green "New issue" button at the top of the page. diff --git a/docs/known-issues.md b/docs/known-issues.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9389f0b --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/known-issues.md @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +# Known issues + +This is a useful list of some of the most important issues reported for this project. +A brief description of the problem and of the available solutions or workarounds are collected here: please follow the links to the original issues to read all the details. + +For a complete list of all the issues reported for this project visit [this page](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues). + +## Table of contents + +- [Programs run as another user](#programs-run-as-another-user) +- [Remote Desktop Protocol](#remote-desktop-protocol) +- [Synergy and AutoHotkey](#synergy-and-autohotkey) +- [Windows 10 Game Bar](#windows-10-game-bar) + +### Programs run as another user + +**Problem**: +Windows 10 Virtual Desktop Enhancer can have some difficulties when interacting with windows which are run with higher rights than the program itself. +For example [issue 21](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/21) highlights how the program cannot interact with programs started with Windows "Run as another user" functionality. +Another example of similar behaviour has been observed with certain programs run with elevated privileges (e.g. Windows Task Scheduler). + +**Workaround**: +While no definitive solution to these problems can be provided as they are related to an external library used by this project, a simple workaround is to run Windows 10 Virtual Desktop Enhancer with Administrative rights. +I fyou want to test this follow these steps: + +- Right click on the executable or on the link +- Click "Run as administrator" + +If you want it to always run with administrative rights floow these steps: + +- Right click on the executable or on the link +- Click "Properties" +- Select the "Compatibility" +- Check "Run this program as an administrator" + +This has been reported to solve the issue at the cost of breaking the tray icon (it will not change anymore according to the current desktop number anymore). + +### Remote Desktop Protocol + +**Problem**: +In [issue #15](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/15) an user reported that while connecting via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) to a remote machine running this application he experienced some trouble with hotkeys not being correctly transmitted to the remote machine and with the program not cahnging dekstops and wallpapers correctly. + +**Solution**: +There is no solution or workaround for this issue: if you experience similar problems you can report them in a new issue or in [issue #15](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/15) if you believe it to be related. + +### Synergy and AutoHotkey + +**Problem**: +[Issue #41](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/41) seems to suggest that AutoHotkey and [Synergy](https://symless.com/synergy) can conflict and prevent some hotkey combination from working correctly: in this particular issue it has been reported that it was not possible to issue more than one command holding down the modifier keys (e.g. `Ctrl + Win + Left + Left` to switch tow desktops to the left). + +**Solution**: +There is no solution or workaround for this issue even though many more similar issues regarding conflicts between these two programs can be found on the internet. + +### Windows 10 Game Bar + +**Problem**: +In [issue 57](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/57) an user reported how certain hotkeys in certain situations triggered a popup from Windows asking whether or not to start the Game Bar. +In particular any hotkey combination containing the `Alt` key alone or with other keys or any hotkey containing the `Win` key alone seem to cause this issue. + +**Workaround**: +Although it has not been possible to pinpoint exactly what the root cause of this bug is, there are two available workarounds: + + - Disabling the Windows Game Bar (recommended if it's not used on your computer). [Here is a guide](https://www.howtogeek.com/273180/how-to-disable-windows-10s-game-dvr-and-game-bar/) explaining how to do it + - Not using the `Alt` key (neither alone nor with other keys) nor the `Win` key alone (it looks to be fine if used together with other keys) in your custom hotkeys setup (recommended if you want to use the Game Bar on your computer). See the [customization page](settings.md#keyboard-shortcuts) of this documentation for further details From 0cf15c8dd9d70d015c419beda72a7885bba335ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Giorgio Bonvicini Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 21:00:21 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Updated informations about #21. --- docs/known-issues.md | 28 +++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/known-issues.md b/docs/known-issues.md index 9389f0b..eee2a88 100644 --- a/docs/known-issues.md +++ b/docs/known-issues.md @@ -14,14 +14,16 @@ For a complete list of all the issues reported for this project visit [this page ### Programs run as another user -**Problem**: +**Problem**: Windows 10 Virtual Desktop Enhancer can have some difficulties when interacting with windows which are run with higher rights than the program itself. -For example [issue 21](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/21) highlights how the program cannot interact with programs started with Windows "Run as another user" functionality. -Another example of similar behaviour has been observed with certain programs run with elevated privileges (e.g. Windows Task Scheduler). +[This comment on issue #21](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/21#issuecomment-308504500) collects what is known about the interaction between this program and other programs run as other users; most importantly: -**Workaround**: -While no definitive solution to these problems can be provided as they are related to an external library used by this project, a simple workaround is to run Windows 10 Virtual Desktop Enhancer with Administrative rights. -I fyou want to test this follow these steps: +- When running as a normal user Windows 10 Virtual Desktop Enhancer will not work when a program run as another user is focused +- If your account is an administrator you should experience no problem at all, still if you do you can run WIndows 10 VIrtual Desktop Enhancer as administrator to solve those issues + +**Workaround**: +While no definitive solution to these problems can be provided as they are related to an external library used by this project, a simple workaround is to run Windows 10 Virtual Desktop Enhancer with administrative rights. +If you want to test this workaround follow these steps: - Right click on the executable or on the link - Click "Run as administrator" @@ -33,31 +35,31 @@ If you want it to always run with administrative rights floow these steps: - Select the "Compatibility" - Check "Run this program as an administrator" -This has been reported to solve the issue at the cost of breaking the tray icon (it will not change anymore according to the current desktop number anymore). +This will solve the issues at the cost of breaking the tray icon and tooltip functionalities, except if your account is an administrator. ### Remote Desktop Protocol -**Problem**: +**Problem**: In [issue #15](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/15) an user reported that while connecting via RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) to a remote machine running this application he experienced some trouble with hotkeys not being correctly transmitted to the remote machine and with the program not cahnging dekstops and wallpapers correctly. -**Solution**: +**Solution**: There is no solution or workaround for this issue: if you experience similar problems you can report them in a new issue or in [issue #15](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/15) if you believe it to be related. ### Synergy and AutoHotkey -**Problem**: +**Problem**: [Issue #41](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/41) seems to suggest that AutoHotkey and [Synergy](https://symless.com/synergy) can conflict and prevent some hotkey combination from working correctly: in this particular issue it has been reported that it was not possible to issue more than one command holding down the modifier keys (e.g. `Ctrl + Win + Left + Left` to switch tow desktops to the left). -**Solution**: +**Solution**: There is no solution or workaround for this issue even though many more similar issues regarding conflicts between these two programs can be found on the internet. ### Windows 10 Game Bar -**Problem**: +**Problem**: In [issue 57](https://github.com/sdias/win-10-virtual-desktop-enhancer/issues/57) an user reported how certain hotkeys in certain situations triggered a popup from Windows asking whether or not to start the Game Bar. In particular any hotkey combination containing the `Alt` key alone or with other keys or any hotkey containing the `Win` key alone seem to cause this issue. -**Workaround**: +**Workaround**: Although it has not been possible to pinpoint exactly what the root cause of this bug is, there are two available workarounds: - Disabling the Windows Game Bar (recommended if it's not used on your computer). [Here is a guide](https://www.howtogeek.com/273180/how-to-disable-windows-10s-game-dvr-and-game-bar/) explaining how to do it