Frequently Asked Questions

Installation Related

System Requirements

Q: Which Windows versions does LingYaoKeys support?

A: Windows 10/11 are supported and recommended. Windows 7 is untested and may cause unexpected issues.

Q: Do I need to install .NET Runtime?

A: Yes, .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime is required.

Q: Why are administrator privileges needed?

A: Administrator privileges are required to install and run kernel-level drivers.

Installation Issues

Q: What should I do if I get "Invalid Driver Signature" error?

A: Ensure you downloaded the software from official sources and haven't modified driver files. For test environments:

1. Disable Secure Boot
2. Enable Test Mode
3. Restart system

Q: What if the program won't start after installation?

A: Please check:

1. Confirm .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime is installed
2. Check if antivirus is blocking
3. Run as administrator
4. Check error logs

Usage Related

Basic Operations

Q: How to set up global hotkeys?

A: Click "Add Hotkey" on the main interface, select the keys you want to trigger, and set the trigger conditions and interval time.

Q: How to configure side button triggers?

A: In the "Side Button Settings", select the side button you want to use, and configure the trigger behavior and interval time.

Q: How to adjust key intervals?

A: You can set millisecond-level key intervals in the key settings. It's recommended to adjust based on your actual needs.

Q: Why do I get numpad 2/4/6/8 when I set arrow keys?

A: You need to turn off the Num Lock key at the top-left of the numpad, otherwise it will trigger the numpad keys instead of arrow keys.

Advanced Features

Q: What is the "Reduce Sticking" feature?

A: This is a feature optimized for gaming scenarios that reduces in-game sticking phenomena by adjusting key intervals.

Q: How to customize audio prompts?

A: Open the C:\Users\username\.lykeys\sound directory, and replace the start.mp3/stop.mp3 files.

Q: How to configure the floating window display?

A: Enable the floating window feature on the main interface. You can adjust transparency, position, and display content.

Driver Related

Driver Installation

Q: What should I do if driver installation fails?

A: Please check:

1. If your system is supported
2. If you have administrator privileges
3. If secure boot is disabled
4. Review the error logs

Q: How to manually uninstall the driver?

A: Use the following commands:

sc stop lykeys
sc delete lykeys

Driver Usage

Q: What devices does the driver support?

A: USB and PS2 keyboard and mouse devices are supported.

Q: Does the driver support hot-swapping?

A: Yes, device hot-swapping is supported.

Q: How to check driver status?

A: You can check the status through the program interface or using the driver API.

Performance Related

Performance Optimization

Q: How to optimize key speed?

A: Recommendations:

1. Set reasonable key intervals
2. Enable the "Reduce Sticking" feature
3. Avoid triggering too many keys simultaneously

Q: What to do if the program uses too many resources?

A: You can:

1. Reduce the number of simultaneously triggered keys
2. Increase key interval times
3. Turn off unnecessary features

Stability

Q: What to do if the program occasionally lags?

A: Recommendations:

1. Check system resource usage
2. Update to the latest version
3. Clean system cache

Q: How to improve program stability?

A: You can:

1. Update the program regularly
2. Keep your system updated
3. Avoid running other similar programs simultaneously

Other Issues

Technical Support

Q: How to get technical support?

A: You can get support through:

1. GitHub Issues
2. Project documentation
3. Community discussions

Q: How to report issues?

A: Please provide:

1. System environment information
2. Detailed problem description
3. Error logs
4. Steps to reproduce

Update Related

Q: How to update the program?

A: Download the latest version installation package from GitHub Releases to update.

Q: Do I need to reconfigure after updating?

A: No, configuration information will be automatically preserved.