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    Remapping left Ctrl to Fn

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by zephyrus17, Jul 23, 2009.

  1. zephyrus17

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    So I bought a MS Comfort Curve 2000 keyboard, but there's no Fn key (naturally). So I thought of changing the left Ctrl to the Fn key (like in the Thinkpads) and the Win key to the Ctrl. I've downloaded a few keyboard remappers, but they've not been able to do the Fn key. Does anyone know a special program or a way though the registry?
     
    zephyrus17, Jul 23, 2009
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    That key is a part of the computer on a hardware level, not just a key command. There is no way to remap it really without maybe soldering it to a new key location on the hardware level.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jul 23, 2009
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    Darn. I guess it's ok. I was only nitpicking, anyway. Thanks!
     
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    There are probably other shortcut keys you can use to do most of those functions though. Might be tough to track down.
     
    sirmetman, Jul 23, 2009
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