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sigoden / window-switcher

Easily switch between windows of the same app with Alt+` (Backtick), also switch between apps with Alt+Tab.
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[SOLVED]Support of App Switcher for System Apps/Task Scheduler to Start with Admin Privileges #94

Closed tsg-03 closed 7 months ago

tsg-03 commented 7 months ago

Whenever I open Win32 system apps like Task Manager and Device Manager, it defaults to the stock Windows 11 App Switcher. I don't know how could you implement this but hopefully in the future, users can also use your app switcher with Win32 system apps.

I do not know if this is related, but I've used an app back then that supports apps with admin privileges. see this

Still, I like your app as windows easily clutter in the default Windows app switcher. Kudos!

sigoden commented 7 months ago

To enable window-switcher to switch system applications, you need to grant window-switcher admin permissions.

Please run window-switcher.exe as Administrator.

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tsg-03 commented 7 months ago

It seems to work. However, can you navigate me how to start this program at Startup with admin privileges enabled? I cannot seem to work my way with Task Scheduler. I'd appreciate any assistance. Thanks!

sigoden commented 7 months ago

Task Scheduler

  1. Open Task Scheduler: You can do this by searching for "Task Scheduler" in the Start menu.
  2. Create a New Task: In the Task Scheduler, navigate to "Action" > "Create Task..."
  3. General Tab Settings:
    • Give your task a name.
    • Check "Run with highest privileges".
    • Configure for your Windows version if necessary.
  4. Triggers Tab: Click "New..." and choose "At startup" for "Begin the task".
  5. Actions Tab:
    • Click "New...".
    • For "Action", choose "Start a program".
    • Browse and select the program you want to start or input the path manually.
  6. Conditions and Settings Tabs: Adjust these settings as necessary for your needs.
  7. OK/Save: Once you've configured your task, click "OK" to save it. You might be prompted to enter an admin password.
tsg-03 commented 7 months ago

It didn't work initially following specific steps as per your advise.

Though, after some research, I saw a Microsoft forum regarding the error code within the Task Scheduler: Not running (0x41303). Forum: task scheduler the task has not yet run (0x41303)

please try to set "Conditions > Network" as "Any connection" to see if it helps

And now, it worked! Commenting this down for future reference.

tsg-03 commented 7 months ago

Thanks! (I forgot to close with comment; I'm still new to this.)