Configuration of Function keys...

G

Guest

I would like to configure the function keys to launch programs and perform
tasks, such as F3 = Launch ipconfig & F4= minimize all windows.

Any help and suggestions?

Thanks in advance.
 
B

Bob I

Looking for grief? Function keys get their assignments changed based on
the window with focus. Use the provided Shortcut keys method.
 
G

Guest

What is the "provided shortcut keys method" ?
And if the desktop is your starting point or window of focus, only two of
the function keys are used. The others should be programmable from that point
right?
 
W

Wesley Vogel

Assign a Shortcut key

1. Locate the program file (.exe) or the program's shortcut icon.
Right-click the program file or shortcut and then click Properties.

2. Click the Shortcut tab.

3. With the cursor in the Shortcut key box, select the keyboard key you
want to use in combination with CTRL+ALT. Shortcut keys automatically start
with CTRL+ALT. The Shortcut key box will display None until you select the
key and then the box will display Ctrl+Alt+the key you selected. You cannot
use the ESC, ENTER, TAB, SPACEBAR, PRINT SCREEN, SHIFT, or BACKSPACE keys.

Note
Once you assign a shortcut key combination for a specific program, you will
not be able to use that key combination with other programs.

If you forget the key combination for your shortcut, you can follow steps 1
& 2 and review your shortcut keys.

Shortcut tab
Lists the shortcut name, target information, and shortcut key. Allows you to
choose the way the item is displayed when you open the shortcut: in a
standard window, a full screen (maximized), or as a button on the taskbar
(minimized). Also allows you to view the shortcut's target, change the icon
for the shortcut, and open a shortcut as a different user.

To specify shortcut keys for specific programs
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...ddocs/en-us/windows_dos_specify_shortcut.mspx

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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B

Bob I

Please click Start, Help and Support, search term "Keyboard Shortcuts"
and read up on what is used where, as well as how to roll your own.
 

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