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    bmeacham
    AskWoody Plus
    January 13, 2010 at 7:45 pm #465756

    I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

    Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

    Except it does not have a Windows key.

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    • bmeacham
      AskWoody Plus
      January 13, 2010 at 7:45 pm #1198944

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

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    • bmeacham
      AskWoody Plus
      January 13, 2010 at 7:45 pm #1199690

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

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    • bmeacham
      AskWoody Plus
      January 13, 2010 at 7:45 pm #1200516

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

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    • bmeacham
      AskWoody Plus
      January 13, 2010 at 7:45 pm #1201397

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

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    • bmeacham
      AskWoody Plus
      January 13, 2010 at 7:45 pm #1202210

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

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    • bmeacham
      AskWoody Plus
      January 13, 2010 at 7:45 pm #1203011

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

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    • bmeacham
      AskWoody Plus
      January 13, 2010 at 7:45 pm #1203901

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

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    • WSRebel
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:57 pm #1198230

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

      Does Ctrl+Esc work?

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    • WSRebel
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:57 pm #1198950

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

      Does Ctrl+Esc work?

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    • WSRebel
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:57 pm #1199695

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

      Does Ctrl+Esc work?

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    • WSRebel
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:57 pm #1200519

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

      Does Ctrl+Esc work?

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    • WSRebel
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:57 pm #1201400

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

      Does Ctrl+Esc work?

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    • WSRebel
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:57 pm #1202213

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

      Does Ctrl+Esc work?

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    • WSRebel
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:57 pm #1203014

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

      Does Ctrl+Esc work?

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    • WSRebel
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:57 pm #1203904

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

      Does Ctrl+Esc work?

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:59 pm #1198231

      Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

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      • WSStuartR
        AskWoody Lounger
        January 14, 2010 at 4:07 am #1198278

        Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

        But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

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        • WSRebel
          AskWoody Lounger
          January 14, 2010 at 10:15 am #1198344

          But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

          Right!

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        • WSRebel
          AskWoody Lounger
          January 14, 2010 at 10:15 am #1199290

          But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

          Right!

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        • WSRebel
          AskWoody Lounger
          January 14, 2010 at 10:15 am #1199892

          But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

          Right!

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        • WSRebel
          AskWoody Lounger
          January 14, 2010 at 10:15 am #1200648

          But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

          Right!

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        • WSRebel
          AskWoody Lounger
          January 14, 2010 at 10:15 am #1201525

          But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

          Right!

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        • WSRebel
          AskWoody Lounger
          January 14, 2010 at 10:15 am #1202338

          But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

          Right!

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        • WSRebel
          AskWoody Lounger
          January 14, 2010 at 10:15 am #1203142

          But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

          Right!

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        • WSRebel
          AskWoody Lounger
          January 14, 2010 at 10:15 am #1204040

          But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

          Right!

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      • WSStuartR
        AskWoody Lounger
        January 14, 2010 at 4:07 am #1199067

        Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

        But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

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      • WSStuartR
        AskWoody Lounger
        January 14, 2010 at 4:07 am #1199806

        Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

        But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

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      • WSStuartR
        AskWoody Lounger
        January 14, 2010 at 4:07 am #1200578

        Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

        But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

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      • WSStuartR
        AskWoody Lounger
        January 14, 2010 at 4:07 am #1201459

        Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

        But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

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      • WSStuartR
        AskWoody Lounger
        January 14, 2010 at 4:07 am #1202272

        Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

        But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

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      • WSStuartR
        AskWoody Lounger
        January 14, 2010 at 4:07 am #1203076

        Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

        But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

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      • WSStuartR
        AskWoody Lounger
        January 14, 2010 at 4:07 am #1203968

        Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

        But this does not allow key combinations such as Windows-E or Windows-L to bring up explorer or lock the workstation.

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:59 pm #1198952

      Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:59 pm #1199696

      Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:59 pm #1200520

      Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:59 pm #1201401

      Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:59 pm #1202214

      Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:59 pm #1203015

      Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 13, 2010 at 7:59 pm #1203905

      Ctrl+ESC = the windows key…

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 9:31 am #1198335

      Yeah… I just realized that was what the OP was interested in. My bad.

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 9:31 am #1199247

      Yeah… I just realized that was what the OP was interested in. My bad.

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 9:31 am #1199883

      Yeah… I just realized that was what the OP was interested in. My bad.

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 9:31 am #1200639

      Yeah… I just realized that was what the OP was interested in. My bad.

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 9:31 am #1201516

      Yeah… I just realized that was what the OP was interested in. My bad.

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 9:31 am #1202329

      Yeah… I just realized that was what the OP was interested in. My bad.

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 9:31 am #1203133

      Yeah… I just realized that was what the OP was interested in. My bad.

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    • WSDocWatson
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 9:31 am #1204031

      Yeah… I just realized that was what the OP was interested in. My bad.

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    • WSLeif
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 10:51 am #1198354

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      You could perhaps use AutoHotkey – Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText[/url] to redefine, say, your right-Ctrl key to be the Windows key.

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    • WSLeif
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 10:51 am #1199331

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      You could perhaps use AutoHotkey – Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText[/url] to redefine, say, your right-Ctrl key to be the Windows key.

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    • WSLeif
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 10:51 am #1199904

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      You could perhaps use AutoHotkey – Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText[/url] to redefine, say, your right-Ctrl key to be the Windows key.

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    • WSLeif
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 10:51 am #1200660

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      You could perhaps use AutoHotkey – Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText[/url] to redefine, say, your right-Ctrl key to be the Windows key.

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    • WSLeif
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 10:51 am #1201537

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      You could perhaps use AutoHotkey – Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText[/url] to redefine, say, your right-Ctrl key to be the Windows key.

      Reply | Quote
    • WSLeif
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 10:51 am #1202350

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      You could perhaps use AutoHotkey – Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText[/url] to redefine, say, your right-Ctrl key to be the Windows key.

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    • WSLeif
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 10:51 am #1203154

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      You could perhaps use AutoHotkey – Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText[/url] to redefine, say, your right-Ctrl key to be the Windows key.

      Reply | Quote
    • WSLeif
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 14, 2010 at 10:51 am #1204053

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      You could perhaps use AutoHotkey – Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText[/url] to redefine, say, your right-Ctrl key to be the Windows key.

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    • WSbigaldoc
      AskWoody Lounger
      January 15, 2010 at 9:55 am #1204370

      I have an old keyboard that has no Windows key. Is there a key combination that emulates the Windows key?

      Why not get a new keyboard, you ask? Because this one is an IBM solid-click behemoth that is built like a tank. It was manufactured in 1984 and I have been using it since then, and it still works as good as new. This keyboard is truly a delight to use.

      Except it does not have a Windows key.

      Or, this old gem which I used to remap the caps lock key to a tab function.

      MapKeyboard – Freeware keyboard remapper

      Edited to add: I know you don’t physically have a Win key, but maybe the software would take that “function” (command) and remap for you.

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    • bmeacham
      AskWoody Plus
      January 15, 2010 at 10:06 am #1204375

      Sure enough Ctrl+Esc brings up the menu, but Ctrl+Esc+E and Ctrl+Esc+L only bring up the menu; they don’t do the other functions.

      Interestingly, if I press Ctrl+Esc at the same time or if I hold down Ctrl and then press Esc, the menu appears, but if I hold Esc and then press Ctrl, nothing happens.

      Anyway, thanks for your help!

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