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Title: Upgraded to Win7, but "~" and "[" keys no worky
Post by: smoe on December 31, 2012, 05:20:11 PM

Since upgrading from XP to Win7 my "~" key (message window size - tilde) and the "[" key do nothing (but the "]" works ok). I've tried re-configuring the zoom keys in the "Map Keys", but no effect.

I was wondering if copying my settings created in XP might have something to do with it. My system is a all-in-one HP purchased about a year ago. Also, I've used 4 different keyboards.  

Title: Re: Upgraded to Win7, but "~" and "[" keys no worky
Post by: gpwurzel on December 31, 2012, 06:53:21 PM

You did an upgrade from xp to win7 or a clean install of Win7 - reason I'm asking is - you shouldn't have been able to upgrade from xp to win7 (vista yes, which is still problemattical (library issues/search not working etc)).

If you did an upgrade, I'd recommend a full clean install of win7 to clear out any lingering xp resources (which wont work under 7)

If not, you might need to redo your settings from scratch - if nothing else, you'll be sure you've mapped em right.

Wurz

Title: Re: Upgraded to Win7, but "~" and "[" keys no worky
Post by: Noir on January 01, 2013, 06:27:41 AM

make sure your keyboard's parameters match the keyboard that you have plugged in

Title: Re: Upgraded to Win7, but "~" and "[" keys no worky
Post by: Skuzzy on January 01, 2013, 02:45:41 PM

There are drivers (Bluetooth) which will intercept those keys.

Have you tried using the "Fix Key" button in Options->Preferences->Map Keys?

If that does not work, then some other software is grabbing those keys and not passing it on.

Title: Re: Upgraded to Win7, but "~" and "[" keys no worky
Post by: smoe on January 03, 2013, 02:20:55 PM

Quote from: Skuzzy on January 01, 2013, 02:45:41 PM

There are drivers (Bluetooth) which will intercept those keys.

Have you tried using the "Fix Key" button in Options->Preferences->Map Keys?

If that does not work, then some other software is grabbing those keys and not passing it on.

Cool thanks, that worked. :aok

My system originally came with wireless mouse and keyboard. I switched to my old wired setup for performance and realiability.

Title: Re: Upgraded to Win7, but "~" and "[" keys no worky
Post by: Frod on January 03, 2013, 07:12:24 PM

Thanks Smoe,
   I did the same.  Much better :aok