Have key command open a program?


  1. Posts : 662
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Mac OS X 10.6.2 x64
       #1

    Have key command open a program?


    Is there a way to make a key combo open a program?

    I want Ctrl+Window Key+Escape to enter a program i downloaded that is similar to the OS X force quit program. It would be useful.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 72,043
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Lloyd,

    You can use this to assign a shortcut key to a program. It's the same in Windows 7. It uses CTRL+ALT+(key).

    Keyboard Shortcut - Vista Forums

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 662
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Mac OS X 10.6.2 x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thats is pretty good. What would i type in for the windows key, if possible?
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 1,470
    Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition
       #4

    AutoHotkey - Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText you can also try this. i use it on most of my PCs
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 662
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Mac OS X 10.6.2 x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    How can I hide the icon from the tray?
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 72,043
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    Lloyd,

    If the program doesn't have a option to add or remove it's icon from the tray, then you might see if selecting the Hide icon and notifications in the Notification Area Icon settings may be able to hide it for you.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 662
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Mac OS X 10.6.2 x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    No use. I already had that. I want to completely remove it.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 799
    Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
       #8

    Give me the path to the program and I will script it for you and get it to you in a few minutes.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 662
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Mac OS X 10.6.2 x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    C:\Program Files (x86)\AutoHotkey\AutoHotKey.exe
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 799
    Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
       #10

    That's the program you were talking about in the first post?
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 15:10.
Find Us