Shortcut for Windows Key

Question

Hello:

I have an older keyboard which I will not part with but it has one drawback - it does not have a Windows key. I have seen lots of shortcuts which involve the Windows key, but what do I do if I do not have a Windows key?

Answer 1

Hello:

I have an older keyboard which I will not part with but it has one drawback - it does not have a Windows key. I have seen lots of shortcuts which involve the Windows key, but what do I do if I do not have a Windows key?

Hi

You can use the Ctrl+Esc key to simulate the Windows Key, however, this does not work with many of the default Windows Key shortcuts. Sometimes you can press the Esc key first followed by the Ctrl key plus a shortcut key to make it work, but much of the functionality is lost.

I haven't tested this in Windows 7 yet to see what works and what does not.

You can see the current list of Windows Key shortcuts at the following link.

Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts

Of course, you can also create shortcuts to some functions and assign your own shortcut key in the Shortcuts properties.

Hope this helps.

Thank You for using Windows 7

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Ronnie Vernon MVP

Answer 2

I don't think there is an alternative if you're not willing to part with your keyboard. There are obviously ways to do all the tasks without it, but I think that if you're unwilling to part with your keyboard, you're going to have to make the sacrifice of not being able to use all the keyboard shortcuts. Just how old is this keyboard? I believe the Windows Logo key has been part of the standard keyboard since Windows 95 came out, and I don't know if I could find a keyboard without it if I tried! And just out of curiosity, what exactly is it that makes you so unwilling to part with this keyboard? Do you have some sort of sentimental attachment to it or something? Was it custom made to fit the shape of your hands?

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Nathan Sokalski

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Hello:

I have an older keyboard which I will not part with but it has one drawback - it does not have a Windows key. I have seen lots of shortcuts which involve the Windows key, but what do I do if I do not have a Windows key?

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Nathan Sokalski *** Email address is removed for privacy *** http://www.nathansokalski.com/

Answer 3

Hello, Nathan:

No, it isn't sentimental - it is Gateway 2000 AnyKey keyboard - it can be programmed so I can program a key I don't use for anything to be the windows key.

The other thing I like about the keyboard is that it has the function keys both across the top AND on the left side :>)

I bought this keyboard as part of a system in 1990!

Thanks you for your interest.

Regards,

Sparky

Answer 4

Hi, Ronnie:

I will try your suggestions and if they work, I'll program them in "permanently". Plus, see my answer to Nathan above.

Thank you.

Regards,

Sparky