💻 Master AutoHotkey troubleshooting basics in minutes! 💻
Channel: AUTOHOTKEY Gurus
Date: 2022-10-13

Here are some quick tips on troubleshooting your AutoHotkey script.  This video was extracted from the Intro to AutoHotkey course which is always available at a discount here:  https://the-Automator.com/IntroAHK   Just remember Debugging is programming! 

Summary: Troubleshoot coding issues by rebooting Windows, running the script as admin, turning off UAC, searching online forums, and breaking down problems into smaller parts when asking for help.

1. 00:00 🔄 Reboot Windows, 🛑 other programs, and 💻 try on different computer to narrow down the issue.
 1.1 Reboot Windows, stop all other programs, and try it on a different computer to narrow down the problem.

2. 00:57 🤔 Try running the script as admin, turning off UAC, and checking in certain places to troubleshoot.
 2.1 Try running the script as an admin, temporarily turning off UAC, and checking if it works in certain places to determine the issue.

3. 01:45 🤔 Summarize the problem in one sentence by focusing on the most important events and ideas, and omitting the details.
 3.1 Narrow down the problem to one thing and use message boxes to pinpoint it.

4. 02:19 🤔 Debug your code using message boxes and error levels.
 4.1 Question everything and use message boxes and error levels to help debug your code.

5. 03:12 🔎 Search online forums for AutoHotkey solutions.
 5.1 Search the AutoHotkey Forum, Stack Overflow, Reddit, or use the F1 help to find solutions to repeatable issues.

6. 03:52 💻 Get quick help on tech issues from Discord, Stack Overflow, Reddit, or the Auto Hockey Forum.
 6.1 For quick help, try Discord, Stack Overflow, Reddit, or the Auto Hockey Forum.

7. 04:58 💻 Break down coding problems into smaller parts when asking for help on Stack Overflow and Reddit.
 7.1 People can find solutions to their coding problems on Stack Overflow and Reddit, and it is helpful to break down the problem into smaller parts when asking for help.

8. 05:53 💻 Provide meaningful titles and command/function info when seeking help from support staff.
 8.1 Give support staff the right information to get the best results.
 8.2 Include a meaningful title and mention the command or function you're working with to increase the chances of getting help.


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