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Disable start key

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  • 15-01-2003 10:29pm
    #1
    Celt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,333 ✭✭✭


    I have a problem with my keyboard, when I go to press ctrl I always press windows key by mistake.

    This is a problem because when I'm playing a game, pressing start altt abs me from the game, and in the case of neocron always always creashes it.

    So is there an app or something that will allow me to selectively activate/de-activate windows key?


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    #2
    Zyox
    Registered Users Posts: 939 ✭✭✭Zyox


    Try this (taken from windows.about.com)

    Tip #86: Disable "Windows" Key

    I like the additional functionality offered by the Windows key on many of the newer keyboards. It is possible to disable feature, however. With this Registry edit, you can disable its use:

    Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    Key: System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout
    Name: Scancode Map
    Data Type: REG_BINARY
    Value: 00000000000000000300000000005BE000005CE000000000

    You will probably need to create this value, as it is not present by default. You may wish to cut and paste the value from this page to guard against typos. A reboot may be necessary for it to take effect. Of course, use caution and frequent backups whenever you edit the Registry



    Guess how I got that? That's right kids! Google! Try it! :P
    foag...


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    #3
    Celt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,333 ✭✭✭Celt


    Searched the web for how to disable start key in windows xp. Results 1 - 100 of about 35,700. Search took 0.50 seconds


    Searched the web for disabling start key in windows xp. Results 1 - 100 of about 9,290. Search took 0.53 seconds


    Having browsed the first 200 none were about WindowsXP


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