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    double keybord layout internal and usb on laptop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Sir Punk, Oct 14, 2011.

  1. Sir Punk

    Sir Punk Notebook Deity

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    i cant find a solution for this, maybe someone has an idea. i have an externas dvorak usb keyboard and my laptop has a regular US one. When I am home I use the USB one and whenever i'm not plugged in I use the laptop keyb. changing the layout manually all the time is a pain.
    is there a way that I can have win 7 switch the default layout to dvorak when the usb keyb is connected?

    any advices are much appreciated. thanks.
     
    Sir Punk, Oct 14, 2011
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  2. tijo

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    I don't know of a way to make the switch automatic, but you can bind the kb switch to a combination of keys. That way you don't have to go mess in the control panel.

    EDIT: Make sure not use a combination of keys that you use frequently or else your layout will change quite often.
     
    tijo, Oct 15, 2011
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