Thread: Changing window's keys

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    Question Changing window's keys

    Is there any way to add or edit existing windows keys?
    such as windows + e opens up explorer windows + r opens up run... i am one lazy dude and i can't stand lifting up my hand to touch the mouse unless i absolutely have to

    in particular i'd want to add a minimize key... not all the windows, that's what windows + d or windows + m does... thanks for the help
    my spider-sense be tingling.

    Ron - SCU Math/CS Major

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    Is ALT-space N too much for you then?
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    thanks

    oh hey i didn't know about that one, thanks... i still want to know though if there is any way of changing the window shortcut keys
    my spider-sense be tingling.

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    This is what I use. It lets you map Windows key combinations to different programs.
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    At the risk of sounding obvious...
    http://www.google.com/search?q=chang...+shortcut+keys

    Also, you might want to look into macro recorders which allow you to do so much more with a single keystroke than performing one action.
    http://www.google.com/search?q=windo...macro+recorder
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