Cursed Windows Key!
LaughingBuddha
Join Date: 2002-12-16 Member: 10899Members
Join Date: 2002-12-16 Member: 10899Members
<div class="IPBDescription">How to disable named key</div> Argggghh, says I. Much to my chagrin, several times today have I accidently hit the Windows key. While hastily trying to activate voice chat, by pressing the Alt button, I have been quite disconcerted to find myself rudely transported back to my Windows desktop, all because I hit the wrong key. Is there a way I might be able to destroy this stupid key and exact vengeance on my new mortal enemy? Not only does it disrupt my play, but when it happens, I lose all sound except for the most basic environmental effects and ambient noises--no voice, no guns, no footsteps. Trying to play like that is rather frustrating. Hopefully one of you Windows gurus out there will be able to assist me in the resolution of this dilemma. I am running Win 98 SE, if that matters. Peace.
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Windows Key Solution 2: Physically rip the bugger off your keyboard - works for me AND made me feel good <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
Sound Gone When I Desktop Solution: Press [Esc] to return to the main menu in NS and then "Resume Game". Sound should work again after resuming.
<a href='http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q181348' target='_blank'>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...B;en-us;q181348</a>
<a href='http://www.geocities.com/inannasowl/badkey.html' target='_blank'>http://www.geocities.com/inannasowl/badkey.html</a>
<a href='http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/Win95_3x/Win95/Q_10035572.html' target='_blank'>http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_...Q_10035572.html</a>
We await developments. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
And LaughingBuddha just FYI it is very little trauma popping keys off a modern keyboard (unless it hits you in the eye it would seem) - they are designed to be removed and then clip back on. Of course Murphy's Law dictates that you will have the only keyboard in the universe not designed in this fashion.
jeez, seriously..
Disable windows key would help so much.
Also i would like to be able to disable ALT+TAB
have the key combo available in-game, but the keys will not alt+tab you out
jeez, seriously..
Disable windows key would help so much.
Also i would like to be able to disable ALT+TAB
have the key combo available in-game, but the keys will not alt+tab you out<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It sucks when you're crouching and you want to see the scores.
Of course I'm probably the only one in the world that uses ALT for crouch. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
I set it up as a toggle function, so I don't have to hold it down. That fixed my problem. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
jeez, seriously..
Disable windows key would help so much.
Also i would like to be able to disable ALT+TAB
have the key combo available in-game, but the keys will not alt+tab you out<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It sucks when you're crouching and you want to see the scores.
Of course I'm probably the only one in the world that uses ALT for crouch. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
I set it up as a toggle function, so I don't have to hold it down. That fixed my problem. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Dude...
DUDE.
I use alt for crouch too.
Rock on, my man.
i dont use alt for anything, simply because of the alt+tab dilemma. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
Compact, 101 or 104 Keys (Microsoft Windows)
<a href='http://www.cherrycorp.com/products/US/keyboards/index_gp.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.cherrycorp.com/products/US/keyb...ds/index_gp.htm</a>
I have a Cherry G81-3000LPDDE keyboard without Windows keys and i am happy with it. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
dear lord it has a mind of its own...pure evil.
jeez, seriously..
Disable windows key would help so much.
Also i would like to be able to disable ALT+TAB
have the key combo available in-game, but the keys will not alt+tab you out<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It sucks when you're crouching and you want to see the scores.
Of course I'm probably the only one in the world that uses ALT for crouch. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
I set it up as a toggle function, so I don't have to hold it down. That fixed my problem. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Actually, ive been meaning to ask someone how to make a toggle function on a half life mod.
How do you do it, oh master of the keyboard <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
NOTE: If pic is too big i will be promptly deleting it
(Which it was)
The words 'worst game everrrrrrr' come to mind <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo--><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
/me beats Queddy Babs to a bloody death with the Tiberian Sun box.
Tib Sun is great! And besides..... it was only ?4 (erm... $9 ?) and
it's provided quite a lot of amusement.... good game
Back on-topic... I was playing N-S just after posting that pic
and found myself chewing that Windows Key.... it almost choked me
min own fault I suppose <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
little vb app to do it for you <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Hey, buddy! May I see the source? <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
jeez, seriously..
Disable windows key would help so much.
Also i would like to be able to disable ALT+TAB
have the key combo available in-game, but the keys will not alt+tab you out<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It sucks when you're crouching and you want to see the scores.
Of course I'm probably the only one in the world that uses ALT for crouch. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
I set it up as a toggle function, so I don't have to hold it down. That fixed my problem. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Actually, ive been meaning to ask someone how to make a toggle function on a half life mod.
How do you do it, oh master of the keyboard <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo--><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<b>Add this to your autoexec.cfg:</b>
<!--c1--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>CODE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'><!--ec1-->
alias +cJump "+jump; +duck;"
alias -cJump "-jump; -duck; bind ALT tDuckOn;"
alias tDuckOn "+duck; wait; bind ALT tDuckOff;"
alias tDuckOff "-duck; wait; bind ALT tDuckOn;"
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That'll give you crouch-jump too. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' valign='absmiddle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
<b>Type these in your console:</b>
<!--c1--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>CODE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='CODE'><!--ec1-->
bind SPACE +cjump
bind ALT tDuckOn
<!--c2--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--ec2-->