Fall creators update causing wierd issues

[jkpieterse]

Since the fall creators update weird problems surface on my system, which appear to be caused by AHK.
I use this script to launch Excel:

^+e::
Run C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\EXCEL.EXE
WinActivate ahk_exe EXCEL.EXE
return

If hit the shortcut key, Excel does launch, but any add-in I have checked to open with Excel causes error messages which are NOT caused by code in the add-in itself. Rather: Excel fails to open the add-ins completely.
If I start Excel through its shortcut on my desktop, everything works as expected.

[jkpieterse]

Anyone?

[boiler]

Perhaps you need to identify the working directory using the next parameter in your Run command so it can find the supporting files that run your add-ins.
Run C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\EXCEL.EXE, C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16

[jeeswg]

- As a workaround, use Run, but point to the shortcut.
- Following on from what boiler suggested, check the shortcut's Properties dialog for a working directory ('Start in'), and specify a working directory when you use the Run command.

[jkpieterse]

Thanks a lot for your responses.
Neither option appears to work. I have reverted to setting hotkeys to the icons on my desktop (property of link)