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    Re-mapping the ThinkVantage Key?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Bzar121, Aug 22, 2009.

  1. Bzar121

    Bzar121 Newbie

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    Hey guys,

    I just completed a fresh install of Vista 64 on my t400 and I'm wondering if I can remap the ThinkVantage key so that it launched the Windows Mobility Center (also shortcut winkey + x) instead. Is this possible?

    Bzar
     
    Bzar121, Aug 22, 2009
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  2. MidnightSun

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    I do not believe it is possible to remap the ThinkVantage button, although I may be proven wrong.
     
    MidnightSun, Aug 22, 2009
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  3. Bzar121

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    Okay, thanks. I was just wondering.
     
    Bzar121, Aug 22, 2009
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    jaakobi Notebook Evangelist

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    omg that actually would be pretty cool.
     
    jaakobi, Aug 22, 2009
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    AutoHotKey and Key Mapper are a couple you can try.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 23, 2009
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    pem69 Notebook Consultant

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    Well, I know someone who removed the recovery partition, and installed linux in it. They then used the Thinkvantage button as the "boot into linux" button, and didn't have to touch the MBR

    I realize it's not what you're looking for, but still a neat idea.
     
    pem69, Aug 23, 2009
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  7. erik

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    erik, Aug 23, 2009
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  8. Bzar121

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    Erik: do you think that would work in Vista x64? The second link says 32 bit. It should work (no reason for it not too) but I'd just like to make sure.

    (not that it matters, really... if I screw stuff up I have a HD clean HD image to fall back on now =P )
     
    Bzar121, Aug 23, 2009
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  9. erik

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    of course.   the instructions i wrote on TPF were for vista x64.   the only difference is the path to applications you might link in a batch file.   32-bit apps will be in the "%system root%\Program Files (X86)" directory instead of "%system root%\Program Files".   other than that, there's no difference. ;)
     
    erik, Aug 23, 2009
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  10. Bzar121

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    Suddenly I feel stupid...
     
    Bzar121, Aug 23, 2009
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  11. ajtooke

    ajtooke Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cool, how did he manage that?
     
    ajtooke, Aug 23, 2009
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