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Macros no longer record in Windows 7?

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In another thread I think I read that macros no longer record in OS's after XP. I hope this is not true, I have just upgraded my RMS 2.0 store to Windows 7.

My clerks love their macros (e.g. 10% Senior Discount with one click of a pre-recorded function). Can anyone confirm or dispell this rumor. My first attemt at recording a macro was a failure... the designated funtion key does nothing.

Thanks,

Steve

 

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  • Jeff @ Check Point Software Profile Picture
    Jeff @ Check Point ... 13,382 on at
    Re: Macros no longer record in Windows 7?

    Interesting, you don't know how many times I asked about this in the last 7 years!

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    Re: Macros no longer record in Windows 7?

    Actually you CAN record macros in Windows 7. Thanks to Keith NeuKircher at Microsoft support. It's as simple as adjusting the User Account Controls. Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control Setting > drag slider down to Level 1. Restart workstation.

    After recording macros, restore user Account Control Settings to original level. Worked like a charm! Remember to un-pause macro recording as necessary, and start with a fresh transaction with each macro.

    CORRECTION: You must leave the User Account Settings at the lowest level, or the macros will not run. (sw)

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    Re: Macros no longer record in Windows 7?

    Jeff,

    Thank you for post. I have opened a case with MS support, and I will post again after I find out what they say. Thanks for the autoitscript suggestion; I'll take that for a test drive.

    I'll mark your post as the answer after I chat with MS support.

    -Steve

  • Jeff @ Check Point Software Profile Picture
    Jeff @ Check Point ... 13,382 on at
    Re: Macros no longer record in Windows 7?

    Yeah, we reported this when Vista was in beta and its still not fixed.

    Try using AutoIT /www.autoitscript.com/site/autoit/  instead,  Its more powerful anyways and free!

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