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Answer» My new KVM switch uses hotkeys Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + 1 (2,3,4) commands to select between any four computers. My old 2-port KVM switch uses HOTKEY commands Ctrl + Ctrl + 1 and Ctrl + Ctrl + 2, which I find quicker and much more ergonomically EFFICIENT. I am running Windows XP and my keyboard is PS/2. Can the left hand Windows key (which I never use but is conveniently adjacent to the Ctrl key) be re-configured to function exactly like the Scroll Lock key? No. Buy another keyboard. Or find a workmate that has the keyboard you need. Come to work tomorrow very early. Before he gets to his desk.That's really good advice. If he can't remap a Windows key on one keyboard, what makes you think he can do it on another?Quote from: Aegis on May 13, 2009, 05:13:45 AM That's really good advice. You misunderstand. I am still using the same PS/2 keyboard. I simply wanted to know if the left hand Windows key (which I never use but is conveniently adjacent to the Ctrl key) can be re-configured to function exactly like the Scroll Lock key. Doing so would make SELECTING among 3 computers via hotkey commands on my new KVM switch much FASTER and easier. Sorry if I was too short. Most, read all. keyboards noways are not programmable. But you can modify a keyboard to exchange the scroll lock and windows keys. At one time, programmable keyboards were available. Now the cost or a programmable keyboards is likely beyond what you would want to pay. Maybe on of your co workers has one? Or maybe mushware? No? Avoid a mushware** solution, it is only one key. Do do the hardware mod. Take the board apart run four wires from Win Key to Scroll lock. You may want to try this on an older keyboard if you have not done this before. Hey, taht sounds like a neat project! ** Mushware a technology RELATED to firmware and software. Often referring to re programming of micro controllers that do not have flash memory. The PS/2 keyboard controller is/was an Intel 8042. Programmable versions were available for R & D. |
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