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    Quick question on keyboard

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Sethers, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. Sethers

    Sethers Notebook Enthusiast

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    So now I have finally got good at BF3 at long last! :eek: :D I had the misfortunate case of accidently hitting the windows key :mad: for me this ruins everything and i get kicked from the game :( I was wondering since i read everywhere about 'special' gaming keyboards, does alienware have a built in function? and sadly if not :( :confused: what other alternatives are there?

    Oh preferable not anything to do with the Reg either! :p EDIT: just realised it may not be clear I mean about disabling the blasted button for when I play BF3
     
  2. macnbc

    macnbc Notebook Guru

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    Microsoft has a tool that can permanently disable/re-enable the key, though I can't think of anything that will only affect BF3.

    Link
     
  3. Sethers

    Sethers Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks this is more then good enough for a fix thanks for the link!! restarting every time is a small price to pay! :) thank!
     
  4. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Great answer! This is a very good tool for this specific case haha! +1 Rep.
    If you ever have any problems with input devices such as the keyboard, or touchpad you can refer to this link for troubleshooting.
     
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    nuaron Notebook Consultant

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    for me, its not windows key, but damned 'E' button. most of the time, when i am flying chopper in bf3, i press E instead of W and i bail out of chopper. This happens at such crucial moments that i feel like throwing this laptop away...rage is so not good for laptop while gaming :(