Win + ... keyboard shortcuts


  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Enterprise
       #1

    Win + ... keyboard shortcuts


    Hello,

    I've recently migrated from Windows XP Pro to Win 7 Ent and now I see that it's not possible to assign a shortcut to some Win + Key combinations, namely

    Win + C
    Win + Up arrow
    Win + Down arrow
    Win + Space

    I've found a way to disable all the Win + ... shortcuts as described here: Disable Win+X Shortcut Keys on Windows 7 or Vista - How-To Geek

    But I'd still like to use standard Win + D and Win + E, so disabling all is not a good option for me. Does any one know a more suitable solution?
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  2. Posts : 1,261
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit SP1
       #2

    valera said:
    Hello,

    I've recently migrated from Windows XP Pro to Win 7 Ent and now I see that it's not possible to assign a shortcut to some Win + Key combinations, namely

    Win + C
    Win + Up arrow
    Win + Down arrow
    Win + Space

    I've found a way to disable all the Win + ... shortcuts as described here: Disable Win+X Shortcut Keys on Windows 7 or Vista - How-To Geek

    But I'd still like to use standard Win + D and Win + E, so disabling all is not a good option for me. Does any one know a more suitable solution?
    Well, no, either you disable all <WINDOWS>+<KEY> combinations, or keep all of them.

    Is there any particular reason why you need to re-assign <WINDOWS>+<C>, <WINDOWS>+<UP>, <WINDOWS>+<DOWN>, <WINDOWS>+<DOWN> and <WINDOWS>+<SPACE>?
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  3. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Enterprise
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Dzomlija said:
    Is there any particular reason why you need to re-assign <WINDOWS>+<C>, <WINDOWS>+<UP>, <WINDOWS>+<DOWN>, <WINDOWS>+<DOWN> and <WINDOWS>+<SPACE>?
    Well, I'm just used to have these shortcuts assigned to some of Winamp actions via Global Hotkeys plugin.
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  4. Posts : 1,261
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit SP1
       #4

    valera said:
    Dzomlija said:
    Is there any particular reason why you need to re-assign <WINDOWS>+<C>, <WINDOWS>+<UP>, <WINDOWS>+<DOWN>, <WINDOWS>+<DOWN> and <WINDOWS>+<SPACE>?
    Well, I'm just used to have these shortcuts assigned to some of Winamp actions via Global Hotkeys plugin.
    I see. I'm assuming you're using them to control WinAmp playback? Why not just get a keyboard with media control keys? A basic one will be about $10 - $20?

    Sorry I can't help you with disablling specific WINDOWS_KEYS....
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  5. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    Hi, you may want to have a look at AutoHotKey and see if it'll help achieve what you want :)
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  6. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Enterprise
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Orbital Shark said:
    Hi, you may want to have a look at AutoHotKey and see if it'll help achieve what you want :)
    Yeah, I'm thinking of disabling the standard hotkeys by updating a registry value and then re-create the ones I need like Win+D using a software like AutoHotKey. Still a little bit irritated that it's not possible to turn off only specific hotkeys.

    Thanks
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  7. Posts : 654
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #7

    Orbital Shark said:
    Hi, you may want to have a look at AutoHotKey and see if it'll help achieve what you want :)
    +1 this sounds like the answer!
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  8. Posts : 3
    windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #8

    a solution for everyone!


    I strongly suggest that you try a program that I have installed on all the computers on my network! It has changed my life when doing web work and it is FREE! I promise you that you will NOT be disappointed; in fact, after a few weeks, you'll wonder how you ever did without it!

    http://www.skynergy.com/hotkeyz.html

    Oh yeah, an aspect of this software is that it allows you to map shortcut keys to winamp.


    Being a newbie here, I'm not certain how the display will be; however, I've uploaded a few screen shots that give you a sample of what this software will do.

    Win + ... keyboard shortcuts-winamp_640.jpg

    Win + ... keyboard shortcuts-windows-control-panel_640.jpg

    Win + ... keyboard shortcuts-hotkey-commands_640.jpg
    Last edited by aldenbaker; 03 Dec 2010 at 21:36. Reason: additional thoughts
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