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    How to disable Q/DVD buttons of Quick Launch?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by dockster, Feb 29, 2008.

  1. dockster

    dockster Notebook Guru

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    I sometimes accidentally hit the Q or DVD buttons. Any way to disable these buttons only ( i use the rest of the quicklaunch buttons)? I've found somewhat of a solution by renaming qp.exe and qpdvd.exe to .bak.exe. Is there another way?
     
    dockster, Feb 29, 2008
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    reformat without installing the drivers for them(using a vista anytime upgrade disc). I did this and now the buttons do nothing, but the other buttons still work. This is the only other way i can think of.
     
    Harper2.0, Feb 29, 2008
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    dockster Notebook Guru

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    Thats a very long process simply to deactivate the two keys. I'd rather just rename the executables.
     
    dockster, Feb 29, 2008
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    andperseandy Newbie

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    I found that 3 layers of duct tape does the trick. Whether you think it's cosmetically acceptable depends on your tastes...
     
    andperseandy, Feb 29, 2008
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    Is it possible to change the functions of the quicklaunch buttons?
    I don't use Quickplay or DVD at all. Changing Q to launch Firefox or maybe DVD to launch MS words would be more useful.
     
    BrightRed, Mar 19, 2008
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    mujjuman Notebook Deity

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    yeah i tried to figure that out too. i didnt succeed. you should uninstall Quickplay though
     
    mujjuman, Mar 19, 2008
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