windows programs shortcut keys

omarello · 4th December 2003, 01:05

hi,

i am trying to associate the programs i use the most with shortcut keys using the windows option where u go the properties of a file and specifiy the shortcut key for that file (CTRL + ALT + keyname)

neways i did that for some progs but it doesn't seem to work??

how can i make it to work, and/or is there another way to do this cause i want to get rid of my quick launch toolbar and run those progs on the quick launch using the keyboard.

thanx

iomegajaz · 4th December 2003, 02:34

Click on the Start Menu and locate the programs you want to associate shortcuts with. Right-click on the icon within the Programs group, and go to Properties. Tab down to Shortcut Key, and enter the combination you want to use. Save your changes by clicking OK.

If that's what you've done, then I don't see why it won't work.

-Hugh

xzxzzx · 5th December 2003, 15:16

You may have to reboot. Windows doesn't seem to work very well with those, sort of a feature Microsoft didn't pay much attention to. Try and the shortcuts on your desktop...

4th December 2003, 01:05	#1
omarello Major Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: ---- Montreal ---- Canada ---- Posts: 529	windows programs shortcut keys hi, i am trying to associate the programs i use the most with shortcut keys using the windows option where u go the properties of a file and specifiy the shortcut key for that file (CTRL + ALT + keyname) neways i did that for some progs but it doesn't seem to work?? how can i make it to work, and/or is there another way to do this cause i want to get rid of my quick launch toolbar and run those progs on the quick launch using the keyboard. thanx Shoot me again I ain't dead YET

4th December 2003, 02:34	#2
iomegajaz Balled and Chained Alumni Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,310	Click on the Start Menu and locate the programs you want to associate shortcuts with. Right-click on the icon within the Programs group, and go to Properties. Tab down to Shortcut Key, and enter the combination you want to use. Save your changes by clicking OK. If that's what you've done, then I don't see why it won't work. -Hugh "My heart hates uggos." –J.D.

5th December 2003, 15:16	#3
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