Unable to launch FastKeys 5 using the Windows 11 desktop shortcut.

Aaquib · Post by **Aaquib** » Jun 5th, ’24, 15:44

I can't launch FastKeys 5, it just shows the FastKeys logo and then vanishes, however I can open it using hidden icons or a custom shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+F). Please help me solve it.

Post by **Marko** » Jun 5th, ’24, 16:19

I'm not sure what you mean. You can press F8 or click on FastKeys system tray icon to open main settings window.
https://fastkeysautomation.com/document ... arted.html

Aaquib · Post by **Aaquib** » Jun 5th, ’24, 16:26

Is there any way to open it by double clicking shortcut just like firefox shortcut?
Image: https://graph.org/file/da70532e9cdadd12af0ff.png

Post by **Tom** » Jun 5th, ’24, 21:22

When you run FastKeys by clicking the desktop shortcut, FastKeys becomes active in the background and you can use it - trigger text expanders, shortcuts etc.

To change the settings, press F8 or click the tray icon. You can change the shortcut in Preferences/General/Shortcuts.

[email protected] · Post by **[email protected]** » Jun 6th, ’24, 16:01

I am having the very same issue! I downloaded the app but when I attempt to open it to add to the text expander, I get the spinning icon in the middle of the screen but fastkeys doesn't open . . . Please advise

Post by **Marko** » Jun 6th, ’24, 20:47

Have you tried pressing F8 or clicking FastKeys system tray icon to open main settings window?
https://fastkeysautomation.com/document ... arted.html

[email protected] · Post by **[email protected]** » Jun 7th, ’24, 13:21

Pressing F8 worked! Thank you so much!!!