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Comment from Brian on 2008-09-18

2008-09-18T18:02:24Z

I have this awful keyboard at work where the 3x2 block with home, end, ins, del, etc., is flipped upwards and is 2x3 with home and end on top and ins/del and pgup/pgdown beside each other. Needless to say this is AWFUL and caused much undue stress.

KeyTweaks worked GREAT; it allowed me to do completely arbitrary changes, which I could not do with SharpKeys.

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Comment from Chad on 2008-09-01

2008-09-01T21:06:28Z

My control keys are disabled, at first I thought that it's a dust or spillage problem, but both keys doesn't function at all. Pressing them is useless as the moment, copying a text would simply type over the highlighted text with the character "c" as in the Ctrl + c key stroke.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Comment from Steve on 2008-07-25

2008-07-25T18:09:24Z

Everytime I press the "Y" key it tells me "SAVE AS". How do I get rid of this problem?

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Comment from andy on 2008-07-09

2008-07-09T09:53:33Z

Hi Leo,

I have found this forum very helpful. I don't want to use shareware software and would like to remap the regedit to change key assigns.

I found the following link (the Microsoft link above didn't work)
http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/archive/w2kscan-map.mspx

For my work, I constantly need to type the Euro symbol (Alt+0128) and wish I could reassign Shift+6 or F6 button as this key.

What is the code to add to the Scancode map to accomplish this?

Thanks in advance!

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Comment from Bob Bobertson on 2007-11-22

2007-11-22T23:50:59Z

I appreciate this commit board. My brother-in-law brought me his laptop and it was acting very strange. After some quick checking, it was apparent that the right shift key was alway on, even though it looked fine. It made the laptop nearly unusable since it would open every icon on the desktop when you clicked on just one. You couldn't even edit text without rewriting everything. I installed KeyTweak and in 30 seconds and 1 reboot, I disabled the right shift key and he was back in business. He said he could live without the key and was thankful he didn't have to pay for a new keyboard or a repair shop. Thanks!!!

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Comment from Mohammed Mustafa on 2007-11-21

2007-11-21T13:25:58Z

when the number lock is ON - the alphanumeric keys on the keyboard displays the following:
instead of U = 4 / I = 5 / O =6 / P =* / J = 1 / k = 2 / l = 3 / := - / M=0 / ? = + /

and How to turn off Windows VISTA Accessibility feature before it triggers or after it has been triggered.
your reply will be hightl appreciated.

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Comment from MC on 2007-08-24

2007-08-24T20:27:46Z

Thanks! I had an old laptop with the shift key stuck on -- used keytweak and was able to quickly make that key do something harmless. awesome! save me from getting a new keyboard/laptop.

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Comment from Victoria on 2007-06-04

2007-06-04T17:44:53Z

When I hit the "single opening quote" (which is the lower case function of the tilde key, I get

`This is a test 09:30:55 Real time

Do you have any idea how I can get rid of this? It is NOT a macro. No function keys are used to get this message.

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Comment from Ilie Pandia on 2007-03-18

2007-03-18T19:09:17Z

Hello,

Here is a piece of software that you may find usefull. There's a free edition available.

http://www.softgrupconstruct.ro/onedollartools/

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Comment from Kasper Christensen on 2006-12-31

2006-12-31T11:43:47Z

I just made a small program, The Game-Hook, for disabling the Windows Start keys:

http://fablewoods.com/programs/gamehook/

Perhaps this will help some of you :)

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Comment from RJ on 2006-12-09

2006-12-09T19:53:48Z

Downloaded KeyTweak to change my Left Windows key to another ALT key. (Note, you have to use the Half Teach Mode to access a left windows key since it is not shown on KeyTweak's main keyboard map.) I'm working in Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign a lot and having pressing the windows key by accident (since it's so close to Alt) is super annoying. Now it's fixed! Thanks so much for suggesting KeyTweak!

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Comment from Jake on 2006-08-29

2006-08-29T17:42:14Z

I'd been looking for an easy way to map my Windows keyboard (that I have to use in my current job) to the Mac placements I'm used to. Also, reaching all the way over for the Control key with my pinky was starting to make my wrist hurt. I found my way to this article, downloaded Key Tweak, and 5 minutes later my keyboard is acting like I want. Thanks for the pointer!

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Comment from Bob on 2006-07-04

2006-07-04T16:29:24Z

Everytime I select the number 3 key on my number pad, it launches the DivX.com web site. I suspected perhaps a virus of some sort, updated my definitions and scanned my PC for viruses/spyware. This did nothing. Do you know of a potential solution to this most annoying problem? Thanks for any help you can provide.

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Comment from Carl Hansen on 2006-06-14

2006-06-15T02:21:00Z

I've downloaded and used KeyTweak. It is awsome. I have an IBM ThinkPad and I always accidentally press annoying internet.back and internet.forward when I meant to press arrow keys. I also made the Insert button just another Shift key. You can change any keys from numbers to punctuation to letters to F_ keys to other grey keys to specialty keys. The only key you cannot change or change something to is the Pause/Break. I wish I could change that one.

Thank you for helping me find this program.

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Comment from JAG on 2006-06-13

2006-06-13T21:08:12Z

Ash: "the right shift key is sticking"

That sticking keys you mention may be the "StickyKeys" in Windows Accessibility options. This one and the "FilterKeys" always hit me when I get to a new computer. Somehow the worst thing you can do is to press cancel on it.

How to turn off Windows XP Accessibility feature before it triggers:

Open Start/Settings/Control Panel/Accessibility
Goto tab Keyboard
Disable Use of StickyKeys, FilterKeys and ToggleKeys
Disable Shortcut (under settings) for StickyKeys, FilterKeys and ToggleKeys
Goto tab Mouse
Disable Use and Shortcut for MouseKeys
OK

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Comment from Leo on 2006-05-15

2006-05-15T16:19:33Z

Several options discussed in the article you just commented on.

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Comment from divina2 on 2006-05-15

2006-05-15T13:04:46Z

please could someone help me i need to disable a key

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Comment from Jeremy on 2006-04-27

2006-04-28T06:59:47Z

yeah, uhm, I just used a knife to pop it out. Works great.

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Comment from Sarah on 2006-04-09

2006-04-10T00:06:26Z

Can i remap my number pad to ALSO type arrows in the 2, 4, 6, and 8 keys? If so how? I have a Dell keyboard, and microsoft applications, if that matters. any help is appreciated. i dont have any of the options that you suggest on my computer

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Comment from Ash on 2006-03-02

2006-03-02T19:40:00Z

hi leo my sony vaio notebook is playing up the right shift key is sticking!not sticking by somthin in the way

standard 101/102 key or microsoft natural ps/2 keyboard
driver date:1/07/2001(my notebooks only a year old)
driver version:5.1.2600.2180

please help!

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Comment from jonjj7 on 2006-01-10

2006-01-10T17:08:44Z

shivraj,

I created a small application to enable/disable the Windows keys and Application keys (written in C#) if that is all you need to do:

http://www.jonathanjungman.com/projects/DisableThatKey/

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Comment from wer on 2005-12-31

2005-12-31T18:39:16Z

Thank you!

I'll buy you a latte if you come here :)
Meanwhile, I'll bookmark and browse some ads.

Seasons greetings & A Happy New Year from Oslo, Norway

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Comment from Shivraj on 2005-10-24

2005-10-24T07:51:57Z

Hi,

I am trying to disable window key on keyboard using vb.net code but i am not getting it , plz help me

Thanks

shivraj

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Comment from shivraj on 2005-10-24

2005-10-24T07:49:53Z

How i can disable the window key on keyboard

Plz let me know the steps for that

Thanks

shivraj

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Comment from Riza on 2005-07-21

2005-07-22T01:15:59Z

End yes, I have same problem with IBM ThinkPad like John Doe. :(

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Comment from Riza on 2005-07-21

2005-07-22T01:13:42Z

Can I change Fn key with Ctrl key in my IBM notebook?! :S

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Comment from John Doe on 2005-07-09

2005-07-09T18:31:23Z

Hello.
I have the same problem with ThinkPad
I need LCtrl to be Windows key, and
Fn to be a LCtrl.
Ctrl key is easy reassignable in registry.
Problem comes up when I try to remap a Fn key.
Anybody, help if you can please.

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Comment from Fabrício on 2005-05-30

2005-05-30T11:38:06Z

Hello. I have a little problem. I cautch a Asus M5NP Notebook with ABNT2 keyboard. My "?" and "/" is in the same place of right windows key and I can't use it?! Disabling the right windows key will work?! Can anyone help me please?!

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Comment from krishna on 2005-05-27

2005-05-27T14:55:06Z

how do i make my alt gr key to function exactly as my alt key; please advise

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Comment from Rrezemir on 2005-04-10

2005-04-10T20:57:45Z

Hello. I have one question about
something. I've got IBM notebook ThinkPad R51. Problem is keyboard
is very different. Here is keys FN, CTRL, ALT, SPACE... Because I
have many macros with CTRL and SHIFT and CTRL is in other place (in
Windows keys place). My question is: do exists program where I can
change places for this keyboard keys if it is possible? I like do
it in desktop keyboards style. I mean: FN = CTRL CTRL = Windows
key. If you can, please, answer me. Many greetings from Kosova.

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Comment from Jimmy on 2004-07-22

2004-07-22T07:40:58Z

Does anyone know where to get a program where one quickly can disable defined keys and quickly restore them again?

Example I would like to disable all but space and arrows.

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Comment from Alister on 2004-07-14

2004-07-15T00:48:56Z

Check out KeyboardControl SDK at http://www.meliorasoft.com/kits/
It allows that and much more, highly recommended.

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Comment from Anonymous on 2004-06-14

2004-06-14T22:02:15Z

I tried out KeyTweak, it worked great

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Comment from Leo on 2004-05-30

2004-05-31T01:44:39Z

I'm not sure. If any of the programs mentioned in the article are things that are added to the startup group, then certainly you could add it for one user (login account) and not another.

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Comment from Andy on 2004-05-29

2004-05-29T17:36:45Z

Is there any way I can disable keys for a specific user on 98se?

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Comment from Swan Lim on 2004-05-04

2004-05-05T01:21:12Z

Is there any ways to disable individual keys in the std QWERTY keyboard? Or any softwares ie user friendly that can perform the task? Thank you.

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Comment from Dixie on 2004-02-01

2004-02-01T09:37:58Z

Hello
Thought you might be interested if anyone simply wants to disable the Winlogo keys (which I do when my little niece plays her games which disable the keyboard but won't disable the Winlogo keys).
At Doug's Windows Hints & Tips there's a couple of little reg's to download - one disable's the Winlogo keys (restart PC to take effect) and another re-enable's the Winlogo keys (again restart PC to take effect).
Good for people like me who don't have the foggiest about the registry. I use these all the time when she and other children come to visit and play their games.
http://www.dougknox.com/index.html
Kind regards
Dixie
P.S. You have a helpful site indeed!

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