[Alt+Dx] hotkeys no longer work

[lawern]

Hi,

Since the update to 22H2 (Windows 11), the Alt+Dx hotkeys to switch desktops no longer work. The log shows the following error messages after startup:

[2023-04-18 17:23:33][INFO] Register Global HotKey [Alt+D1] For "Switch To Desktop 1", Fail {ThreadId:1} [2023-04-18 17:23:33][INFO] Register Global HotKey [Alt+D2] For "Switch To Desktop 2", Fail {ThreadId:1} [2023-04-18 17:23:33][INFO] Register Global HotKey [Alt+D3] For "Switch To Desktop 3", Fail {ThreadId:1} [2023-04-18 17:23:33][INFO] Register Global HotKey [Alt+D4] For "Switch To Desktop 4", Fail {ThreadId:1} [2023-04-18 17:23:33][INFO] Register Global HotKey [Alt+D5] For "Switch To Desktop 5", Fail {ThreadId:1} [2023-04-18 17:23:33][INFO] Register Global HotKey [Alt+D6] For "Switch To Desktop 6", Fail {ThreadId:1}

What could be the reason for this? Before the update everything worked fine. I have also tried to re-register the hotkeys without success. I use the current version 0.2.475.607.

Thank you!

[newlooper]

1. use Only ALT(MENU) key is not good practice, since it is the default modifier for many softwares( SYSTEM and/or APP )

to check a global hotkey is available or not, use this software HotKeysList, i use it to see effected hotkey in my PC.

2. if you don't like the default behavior of the ALT key at all, in most case you need some third party software to hook it.
3. suggestion and solution

❗step1: define a complex(unusual) hotkey combine in VirtualSpace, to avoid conflict or forbidden by system.

eg. Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1 for "swtich to desktop 1"

❗step 2: choose a software dedicated to key mapping ( i personally use PowerToys ), then

Remap shortcuts ALT+D1 => Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1

now, you got your ALT key under control.

[newlooper]

related #66

[lawern]

@newlooper : Thanks, this workaround works for me for now!

[mdear-lsn]

1. use Only ALT(MENU) key is not good practice, since it is the default modifier for many softwares( SYSTEM and/or APP )

to check a global hotkey is available or not, use this software HotKeysList, i use it to see effected hotkey in my PC.

2. if you don't like the default behavior of the ALT key at all, in most case you need some third party software to hook it.
3. suggestion and solution

❗step1: define a complex(unusual) hotkey combine in VirtualSpace, to avoid conflict or forbidden by system.

eg. Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1 for "swtich to desktop 1"

❗step 2: choose a software dedicated to key mapping ( i personally use PowerToys ), then

Remap shortcuts ALT+D1 => Ctrl+Alt+Shift+1

now, you got your ALT key under control.

Acknowledged, I am using PowerToys Keyboard Manager, I click on the "Type" buttons for both the shortcut (Alt-1 in my case) and the remapped combination (Ctrl-Alt-Shift (all left) 1).

I also have PowerToys configured to always run with Administrator's privileges, as per: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/keyboard-manager

This workaround works acceptably well for me.