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How to activate a background process using AutoHotkey?
To activate a background process using AutoHotkey, you can use the Run
command combined with the Minimize
or Hide
options. Here's an example:
autohotkey; Launch a background process
Run, "C:\Path\To\Your\Process.exe", , Min
; or
; Run a process and hide its window
Run, "C:\Path\To\Your\Process.exe", , Hide
In the above code, replace "C:\Path\To\Your\Process.exe"
with the actual path to the executable of the process you want to activate in the background.
The Run
command is used to execute a program or open a file. By specifying either Min
or Hide
as the third parameter, you can run the process in a minimized or hidden state, respectively. This means that the process will be active and running in the background without showing its window.
Save the AutoHotkey script with a .ahk
extension, and run it to activate the background process. You can run the script manually or set it to run automatically when you start your computer by placing a shortcut to the script in the Startup folder.
Note that some processes may have command-line options or configuration settings that allow you to control their behavior, such as starting them in a minimized or hidden state. Consult the documentation or support resources for the specific process you are working with to determine if any such options are available.