Keyboard layout switch

[martin]

I´d like to get to know where can I find in the registry
of WinXP the key responsible for keyboard switch
from one layout to another. Normally you can change
it pressing ALT+SHIFT.

thx for your advice, martin

 

[David Candy]

The settings specify only three states implying it is probably impossible without wring a program. Why don't you disable them and use Ctrl + Shift + Number to switch to a specific language only - they are a seperate setting. They work by setting the key and modifiers so in theory it may be possible to change that. Look at HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Input Method\Hot Keys
Hotkey
HKCU\Keyboard Layout\Toggle

Data type Range Default value
REG_SZ 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 1

Description
Determines whether a key sequence can be used to shift between input locales.

Value Meaning
1 Key Sequence enabled; use Left-ALT+SHIFT to switch between locales.
2 Key Sequence enabled; use CTRL+SHIFT to switch between locales.
3 Key Sequences disabled.
4 If the default locale is Thai, the accent grave key toggles input locales; otherwise key sequences are disabled.

 

[Mike Williams]

I´d like to get to know where can I find in the registry
of WinXP the key responsible for keyboard switch
from one layout to another. Normally you can change
it pressing ALT+SHIFT.

Just change it in the proper UI location for keyboards:

Control Panel > Regional Settings > Languages [tab] > Details > Key Settings