Shortcut Keys...

[LM]

Hi,

I have WinXP Pro and when I assign a shortcut key to a program, it
seems to work fine during that session, but no longer works after
re-boot. When I look at the "properties", the key is still assigned
and all "LOOKS" well, but doesn't work!

Specifically, I'm trying to have the "F12" key start PowerDesk.

Thanks in advance,
Charlie Legman

[zulu]

I just tried it for you, and *I* can't make F12 work either!
(it's never occured to me to use the F keys anyway...)

Why not use a letter?
i.e. assign *z* and then use *Alt Gr* and *z*
That works a treat.

HTH
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"LM" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
>
> I have WinXP Pro and when I assign a shortcut key to a program, it
> seems to work fine during that session, but no longer works after
> re-boot. When I look at the "properties", the key is still assigned
> and all "LOOKS" well, but doesn't work!
>
> Specifically, I'm trying to have the "F12" key start PowerDesk.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Charlie Legman

[Unknown]

Shortcut keys MUST consist of one character key (a letter, number, or
symbol) plus at least two of the following three keys--Ctrl--Alt--Shift.
"LM" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
>
> I have WinXP Pro and when I assign a shortcut key to a program, it
> seems to work fine during that session, but no longer works after
> re-boot. When I look at the "properties", the key is still assigned
> and all "LOOKS" well, but doesn't work!
>
> Specifically, I'm trying to have the "F12" key start PowerDesk.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Charlie Legman

[zulu]

*at least two...*?
Untrue
Alt Gr and a letter will do it.

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"Unknown" > wrote in message
. com...
> Shortcut keys MUST consist of one character key (a letter, number, or
> symbol) plus at least two of the following three keys--Ctrl--Alt--Shift.
> "LM" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have WinXP Pro and when I assign a shortcut key to a program, it
> > seems to work fine during that session, but no longer works after
> > re-boot. When I look at the "properties", the key is still assigned
> > and all "LOOKS" well, but doesn't work!
> >
> > Specifically, I'm trying to have the "F12" key start PowerDesk.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Charlie Legman
>

[LM]

Xref: kermit microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics:114081

Thanks for taking the time on my behalf zulu. :-)

I've used the F11/F12 (Explorer/FileManager) in Win95 & 98 since,
well... 95ish and got used to it.

Since asking here, I changed it to F11 and, for some reason, it
seems to be working (though I did re-install XP... but that's a
whole other question :->), yet F12 doesn't?????

Again, a sincere thanks,
Charlie Legman


zulu wrote:
>
> I just tried it for you, and *I* can't make F12 work either!
> (it's never occured to me to use the F keys anyway...)
>
> Why not use a letter?
> i.e. assign *z* and then use *Alt Gr* and *z*
> That works a treat.
>
> HTH
> --
>
> ¦ zulu ¦
> Anti spam - no mail accepted to this address
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>
> "LM" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have WinXP Pro and when I assign a shortcut key to a program, it
> > seems to work fine during that session, but no longer works after
> > re-boot. When I look at the "properties", the key is still assigned
> > and all "LOOKS" well, but doesn't work!
> >
> > Specifically, I'm trying to have the "F12" key start PowerDesk.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Charlie Legman

[LM]

Thanks for answering Unknown person. :-)

I've since managed to get the F11 key working. (see my reply to zulu)

Charlie Legman


Unknown wrote:
>
> Shortcut keys MUST consist of one character key (a letter, number, or
> symbol) plus at least two of the following three keys--Ctrl--Alt--Shift.
> "LM" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have WinXP Pro and when I assign a shortcut key to a program, it
> > seems to work fine during that session, but no longer works after
> > re-boot. When I look at the "properties", the key is still assigned
> > and all "LOOKS" well, but doesn't work!
> >
> > Specifically, I'm trying to have the "F12" key start PowerDesk.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Charlie Legman

[zulu]

"LM" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for taking the time on my behalf zulu. :-)
>
You're welcome

> I've used the F11/F12 (Explorer/FileManager) in Win95 & 98 since,
> well... 95ish and got used to it.

OK, I understand!
>
> Since asking here, I changed it to F11 and, for some reason, it
> seems to be working (though I did re-install XP... but that's a
> whole other question :->), yet F12 doesn't?????
>
That's wierd...just a thought though..
You did rt. click the shortcut in the *Programs* list (to select
*properties*), didn't you?
Other shortcuts may not work, and they *certainly* won't if you move them
elsewhere!

HTH

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[LM]

zulu wrote:
<snipped for brevity only>
>
> > Since asking here, I changed it to F11 and, for some reason, it
> > seems to be working (though I did re-install XP... but that's a
> > whole other question :->), yet F12 doesn't?????
> >
> >
> That's wierd...just a thought though..
> You did rt. click the shortcut in the *Programs* list (to select
> *properties*), didn't you?
> Other shortcuts may not work, and they *certainly* won't if you move
> them elsewhere!
>

Actually, the program is at the top of the "Start" menu (use it a LOT,
hence the hot key) but... yes, I did select "properties" by right
clicking on it.

I've been told that the "F12" hotkey is probably being used by some
other program though I haven't a clue as to what one, nor how to find
out! Where are hotkeys stored anyway? In Win9x, if you choose a hotkey
that's already in use, the "Apply" button will remain grayed-out.

Thanks for listening zulu,
Charlie Legman