Trap the windows key!

[zmeg]

There is a free app called "I Hate This Key" that will disable the windows key.

[Ecliptik]

Unfortunately I actually LIKE the windows key when not gaming.  It's used as part of the hotkey shortcuts for most of the native components and functions in Windows (windows+e for Explorer, windows+r for Run, windows+l for FUS, etc).  It's very handy when I'm working and I need to navigate quickly.  Unfortunately it can also interfere with games.  So it would be nice if it were possible for AH and other games to block this key.

[tactic]

As others have said....... just REMOVE THE KEY itself... they pop right off the keyboard.... little ol'screwdriver will do the Trick...... disabled bam!
 edit:  then put it back when your done gaming  ...

[cav58d]

HITECH- Can we hear your opinion on this?

I have found myself in many a furball...heck, even RTB and trying to hit autopilot (X) and accidently hit the windows key ending with my demise.........

I understand I can easily pop the key out, but I do use the key when running other windows applications....and quit frankly, im not one to destroy a machine that i purchased with my money...

HTC would it be that difficult to disable to windows key in the next patch?

please give us some feedback



Cav58D

[mechanic]

you guys don't know the worst of it.

AH auto-minimises for me about once every 20 mins or so.

and yes bailing out is A) a waste of time B) frustrating untill you remap it.

[TexMurphy]

Originally posted by mechanic
AH auto-minimises for me about once every 20 mins or so.

Make sure to shut down all programs that give popups, anti virus programs, messengers, ect ect.

Tex

[Eagler]

zoom should be on your jstick

[Krusty]

I got 1 trigger and 3 buttons on my stick. I find I need them for fire pri, fire sec, select sec, and check 6. I got 4 more on the base and those are flaps up/down, damage, and brakes. No more buttons lol

[Eagler]

ya need a stick with at least two hats on it

one for views and other for zoom on/off, in/out

[Krusty]

A lot of us can't afford sticks like that. I'm content to use the keyboard, as I bet 90% of all other pilots are. I just wish HTC would implement WinKey trapping.

[tactic]

Popping key on and off wont hurt nothing, and a joy stick with buttons start at 20.00 bucks....     lol.. try this... turn your keyboard upside down then your win key is at the top, outa your way.  lmao!

[vorticon]

Originally posted by Eagler
ya need a stick with at least two hats on it

one for views and other for zoom on/off, in/out

i find veiwing is easier and more "natural" with the keyboard, plus with the keyboard your thumb is free to press other buttons while your looking around...

[Clifra Jones]

Hear are some quick fixes for your troubles. You can run these before you play and them re-enable them.

To disable these keys save the following text to a file with the file names listed above the ---cut--- line
(Sorry for the line breaks, don't know why it does that. Each entry should be on one line.)

disable_left_windows_keys.reg
-----cut---
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout]
"Scancode Map"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,00,00,5B,E0,00,00,00,00
------cut-------

disable_right_windows_key.reg
------cut------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout]
"Scancode Map"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,00,00,00,5C,E0,00,00,00,00
----cut----

disable_both_windows_keys.reg
---cut---
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout]
"Scancode Map"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,00,00,5B,E0,00,00,5C,E0,00,00,00,00
---cut---

remove_scancode_mappings.reg (restores your default setup)
----cut----
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout]
"Scancode Map"=-
----cut----


Hope this is usefull.