Zoomtext - Magnification hotkeys do not work unless ZoomText window is in focus

Zoomtext - Magnification hotkeys do not work unless ZoomText window is in focus

Problem

Zoomtext magnification hotkeys capslock+up/down arrow do not work unless the Zoomtext program window is in focus.

Resolution

This problem may be caused by anti-virus software. It has been observed to occurr with Kaspersky AV software. To fix the issue please add the following exclusions to the Threats and Exclusions in the Kaspersky interface.

c:\Program files (x86)\Freedom Scientific
c:\Program files\Freedom Scientific
c:\ProgramData\Freedom Scientific

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