Resolving Sliprail Admin Permission Issues on Windows

While using Sliprail, you may encounter a common issue: when applications running with administrator privileges are open on your Windows system, you might be unable to use keyboard shortcuts to open the Sliprail search window if Sliprail itself is running with normal user permissions.

Problem Description

This issue stems from Windows' permission isolation mechanism. When your foreground applications (such as certain development tools or system utilities) run with administrator privileges, they create a high-privilege desktop session. If Sliprail is launched with normal user permissions, it cannot interact with windows in the high-privilege session, including listening and responding to global keyboard shortcuts.

Specific symptoms include:

  • Pressing Sliprail's global hotkey has no effect
  • Unable to invoke the Sliprail search window using keyboard shortcuts
  • However, the Sliprail program itself continues to run normally in the background

Root Cause

Sliprail's "Launch at Login" feature starts the program with current user permissions by default. If your Windows account is not an administrator account, or if you haven't run Sliprail with administrator privileges, the program will run with normal user permissions. This permission level cannot perform keyboard shortcut interactions with high-privilege windows.

Solutions

Solution 1: Manual Run as Administrator

This is the most straightforward solution, suitable for temporary Sliprail usage scenarios.

Steps:

  1. Locate the Sliprail executable file
  2. Right-click on the file
  3. Select "Run as administrator" from the context menu
  4. Click "Yes" when the UAC prompt appears

Advantages:

  • Simple operation, immediately effective
  • No additional configuration required

Disadvantages:

  • Manual operation required after each computer restart
  • Need to handle UAC prompts manually

Solution 2: Using Windows Task Scheduler

If you want Sliprail to automatically start with administrator privileges when the system logs in, you can use Windows Task Scheduler to achieve this. This is a one-time permanent solution.

Steps:

  1. Open Task Scheduler

    • Press Win + S and search for "Task Scheduler" to open it
    • Or press Win + R, type taskschd.msc and press Enter

  2. Create Basic Task

    • Click "Create Basic Task" in the right-hand Actions pane
    • Enter a task name (e.g., "Sliprail Auto Start with Admin Privileges")
    • Add description information (optional)
    • Click "Next"

  3. Set Trigger

    • Select "When a user logs on" as the trigger condition
    • Click "Next"

  4. Set Action

    • Select "Start a program" as the action type
    • Click "Next"

  5. Configure Program Path

    • In the "Program or script" field, browse and select the Sliprail executable file path
    • Ensure the "Start in" field points to the directory where Sliprail is located
    • Click "Next"

  6. Complete Creation

    • Review the task settings summary
    • Check the "Open task properties dialog" option
    • Click "Finish"

  7. Configure Advanced Settings

    • In the properties dialog, switch to the "General" tab
    • Check the "Run with highest privileges" option
    • Select your Windows version from the "Configure" dropdown menu
    • Switch to the "Conditions" tab
    • Uncheck "Start the task only if the computer is on AC power" (if using a laptop)
    • Click "OK" to save settings

  8. Test the Task

    • Log out of the current user and log back in
    • Verify that Sliprail automatically starts with administrator privileges
    • Test that keyboard shortcuts work properly

Advantages:

  • Set once, effective permanently
  • Automatic startup at system login
  • No need to handle UAC prompts manually

Important Notes:

  • Administrator password may be required during initial setup
  • Ensure the Task Scheduler service is enabled
  • If Sliprail's installation path changes, task settings need to be updated

Security Considerations

Running applications with administrator privileges increases system security risks. Please ensure:

  • Do not use untrusted extensions
  • Regular updates to the latest version
  • Only use this configuration when necessary

Summary

The issue where Sliprail cannot perform keyboard shortcut interactions with high-privilege windows on Windows is a common permission problem. By manually running as administrator or configuring Task Scheduler, this issue can be effectively resolved. For users who need long-term usage, the Task Scheduler solution is recommended, ensuring that Sliprail runs with appropriate permission levels each time you log in, providing a complete functional experience.

Choose the solution that best fits your usage scenario and enjoy the efficient operational experience that Sliprail brings!