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    Windows 8 Help to disable function keys.

    Hello. I would like to disable the F1, F2,F3, and F4 function keys. They open windows help and change my brightness. I would like them to not open shortcuts so I can use them for gaming. How do I do this? I've been reading plenty of threads on it but I still dont understand...Thanks!
    • Reswin James
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    • brightness control custom keybindings disable keys function keys gaming keyboard settings shortcuts technical support user assistance windows help
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to edit/disable function keys?

    Hi, I recently purchased my HP Pavillion dv5 laptop, and it has windows 7. I have another Windows 7 laptop as well. However on this laptop, whenever I press the f1 button, the help menu appears. The f2, screen dims, f3 screen brightens, so on and so forth. This woulden't be much of a problem...
    • jzheng1996
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    • disable keys function keys gaming help menu hp pavilion keyboard laptop screen brightness screen dimming support issues technical support troubleshooting user experience windows 7 windows forums
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 disable Windows 7 function keys

    Hi all. Is there a way, preferably through either group policy editor or registry editor, that function keys (F1 to F12) can be disabled? Means if the user presses F3 on the keyboard, the search windows explorer should not appear. This is for my project's requirements, so I sincerely and...
    • sleepyhead
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    • disable keys function keys group policy keyboard keyboard shortcuts project requirements registry editor user restrictions windows 7 windows explorer
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 7 How to Disable Caps Lock and Other Keys in Windows

    Check this out. A small application that runs in the background lets you disable caps, num and scroll lock keys and more. Link Removed If you never want to use the Caps Lock key again, you have plenty of other options: You can disable or remap any key in Windows, use TabsLock to make it...
    • loathe
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    • application autohotkey background application caps lock disable keys geeky numlocker registry hack remap keys windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
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