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Keyboard without Windows key

Anonymous
2019-06-11T14:36:14+00:00

I don't have a Win-key on my old trusted IBM keyboard which I don't want to replace...

How can I simulate the Win-key? 'Alt' + any numeric key(s)? Which?

Thanks

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  1. LemP 74,930 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-06-11T16:15:30+00:00

    If you press CTRL+ESC the Start Menu opens, which is what pressing the Windows Logo key alone will do.

    To get a "substitute" Windows Logo key, see the discussion here for several suggestions:   https://superuser.com/questions/333445/simulating-the-windows-key-on-an-old-keyboard

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-06-12T17:19:30+00:00

    I do not have a better solution than you already received from Lem.  However, I am curious why you are concerned.  I have been using keyboards with that key on it for years and frankly, never used it intentionally.  As far as I am concerned, I would be happy if mine did not work.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-06-12T12:15:08+00:00

    Thank you, LemP, that helped

    JerryKDe

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-06-11T17:43:18+00:00

    Download, install, and use the free Sharpkeys, at https://www.randyrants.com/category/sharpkeys/

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-06-12T12:16:07+00:00

    Thanks Ken, I'll give it a try...

    JerryKDe

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