How do I copy the current page URL in IE using Autohotkey?

Question

I use F6 and ^{insert} to retrieve the URL. This works fine in Firefox, but fails in IE and Maxthon. Instead, my selection gets copied. If I do it manually, then it works in all browsers. Any workarounds?

SendEvent, {F6} 
SendEvent, ^{ins}
Clipwait
URL = %clipboard%
MsgBox, Your browser is: %browser%
MsgBox, URL copied: %URL%

I found the solution. You need to put a delay between the two sendevents. Check http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6275405/how-can-i-get-the-current-browser-url-with-an-autohotkey-script for alternative solutions. — Khalil, Aug 06 '13 at 10:07
Khalil, please don't add `[Resolved]` to your questions. Instead, post your own answer below here in the box where it says, `Your Answer`. You'll get your questions closed if you continue this way - you've done it here, too: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/18070686/resolvedhow-to-evaluate-function-in-if-else-statement-autohotkey — bgmCoder, Aug 06 '13 at 19:21
Possible duplicate of [How can I get the current browser URL with an AutoHotKey script?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/6275405/how-can-i-get-the-current-browser-url-with-an-autohotkey-script) — Stevoisiak, Sep 22 '17 at 18:38

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 12 '13 at 16:08

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Putting a delay between the two sendevents worked for me. It provides enough time for the URL to be selected before the clipboard copy action takes place.

answered Aug 12 '13 at 16:08

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How do I copy the current page URL in IE using Autohotkey?

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