Only allow a single instance.

[CerebralFreeze]

In order to open Aerial's setting page, I'll launch Aerial through a program like Raycast. Instead of opening the setting page, the command will start a 2nd instance of Aerial and a 2nd Aerial icon will appear right next to the original in the system tray. Nothing else happens; the setting page doesn not open.

Since my tray icons are hidden, I think nothing has happened. After a few seconds, I'll launch Aerial again and a 3rd icon will appear next to the two. Of course, I don't notice these icons because my tray icons are hidden. I sit in my seat for several minutes, trying to figure out what's going on...

Solution

Amend the program so that only single instances are allowed. If Aerial.exe file is opened while it's already running, the settings page is opened instead.

*Sorry if this request seems extravagant. I know Aerial glitches with a lot of people, so I might appear ungrateful. I'm sorry. Aerial works perfectly with me and my Windows PC. I've got it installed as a program, and it automatically starts via exe at startup. It's a beautiful screen saver. The best.

[CerebralFreeze]

That's a great idea! I hate it when that happens. Sadly, the issue is a very complicated one, and I doubt anyone will be able to fix it.