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[Bones]

It doesn't happen a lot, but sometimes you hit the Windows key by mistake when you're really trying to hit the "Alt" key to find out what tank is just around the corner... and suddenly get booted to your desktop for a few critical seconds.


Yeah, I did just that on el Halluf, and I finally got tired of it. So I did a five second search and found the simple fix, right in Microsoft's knowledgebase:


Windows Key Hotfix


Enjoy!

[LifeSWiFTone]

Very cool thanks for the link.

[MR_magician_PK]

thx for info +1

[MeltedTracks]

or you could just take a screwdriver and pop it off when you play tanks

[FumaKilla]

I use knife to pry off the windows key

[LifePilgrim]

FumaKilla, on Aug 28 2011 - 08:57, said:

I use knife to pry off the windows key

+1 for ingenuity

I'm ashamed I have to use my premium keyboard to disable that key  

[wargod87]

One of the features i love about my G15 Keyboard is it has a switch which disables the windows key so you don't hit it in game

[BenGrimm_]

its easier just to pull the damn key out

[JMFR]

Popping out windows keys since `98

[FumaKilla]

LifePilgrim, on Aug 28 2011 - 09:51, said:

+1 for ingenuity

I'm ashamed I have to use my premium keyboard to disable that key  

lol, thank you

[theshiyal]

Bones, on Aug 27 2011 - 21:30, said:

It doesn't happen a lot, but sometimes you hit the Windows key by mistake when you're really trying to hit the "Alt" key to find out what tank is just around the corner... and suddenly get booted to your desktop for a few critical seconds.

Yeah, I did just that on el Halluf, and I finally got tired of it. So I did a five second search and found the simple fix, right in Microsoft's knowledgebase:

Windows Key Hotfix

Thanks, I needed that.  Now I just have to figure out how to shut off the dum lil laptop top slidey mouse thing.  Not usually a prob for me but when my buddy plays on it (using his account of course) he's forever poppin off random shots, and cussing.  lol.

[Gruenweld]

Windows key: The bane of gamers everywhere. Thnx for the link.

[Lhomme_Du_Norde]

theshiyal, on Aug 29 2011 - 12:16, said:

Thanks, I needed that.  Now I just have to figure out how to shut off the dum lil laptop top slidey mouse thing.  Not usually a prob for me but when my buddy plays on it (using his account of course) he's forever poppin off random shots, and cussing.  lol.

If you use an external mouse; control panel, mouse, disable touchpad when external mouse is in use.  Done!  If not, hmmm...

[KAZAM]

Thank you for this!

[KaDaffiDuck]

Or be like me and buy a Logitech G-15 (witch has a switch to disable tje Windows key)or use I hate this key without destroying your keyboard.

[FreeFOXMIKE]

FumaKilla, on Aug 28 2011 - 08:57, said:

I use knife to pry off the windows key

lol me to did it when it gave my problems when I use to play CODMW

[Ace_Smeghead]

Bones, on Aug 27 2011 - 21:30, said:

It doesn't happen a lot, but sometimes you hit the Windows key by mistake when you're really trying to hit the "Alt" key to find out what tank is just around the corner... and suddenly get booted to your desktop for a few critical seconds.


Yeah, I did just that on el Halluf, and I finally got tired of it. So I did a five second search and found the simple fix, right in Microsoft's knowledgebase:


Windows Key Hotfix


Enjoy!

Thanks Bones... stupid key gone for ever    

[blitzr123]

I actually super glued the button   Plus I always use the right Windows Key anyways I cant remember a time I ever pressed the left one

[BlasFemy]

wargod87, on Aug 28 2011 - 10:35, said:

One of the features i love about my G15 Keyboard is it has a switch which disables the windows key so you don't hit it in game

I went to the website for that keyboard and found that it also has built in support for World of Tanks. Cool

[GenRix]

MeltedTracks, on Aug 27 2011 - 21:59, said:

or you could just take a screwdriver and pop it off when you play tanks

lol. superb suggestion.