Mail shortcut Inbox : change possible? - Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General

On the WM6.5 Today screen, the e-mail "tab" has 2 soft buttons " Contacts" and "View". I was wondering if it is possblie (via a registry tweak or additional cab file) to change one of those buttons to "Send/receive" ? Thanks in advance.

Anyone? I can't imagine it not being possible to change those buttons....

It is possible using CHomeEditor. But you will have to write the path of the app that runs when you press the button by yourself.
Just look for CHomeEditor and read the documentation.

lorin.bute said:
It is possible using CHomeEditor. But you will have to write the path of the app that runs when you press the button by yourself.
Just look for CHomeEditor and read the documentation.
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Thanks. Seems a little complicated, but I'll try it.

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How-to: Program other function to the useless backlight key

From this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=189058#189058
SiliconS said:
cktlcmd said:
MvanIperen said:
it is mappable
add the following key to the registry:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Keys\40C8
and create values just like another key (i.e. 40C5)
soft-reset and then you are able to program the button.
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Can anyone expand to his instructions please. Did anyone tried to remap their backlight button yet?
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I just tried and it works. Copy the complete key for 40C5 and call it 40C8. Choose a different name for the button (e.g. 'Button Light').
I guess we could rename all buttons the same way so we could actually have a clue which buttons they were when we were programming them.
Thanks for the tip, MvanIperen
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Makes me wonder which other key actions we could capture with this registry key. Would all these buttons respond to a press-and-hold? Anybody know how to achieve that?
The key HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Keys\40C4 refers to the press-and-hold action of the notes button, but I can't tell what in the key makes this different behaviour from the press-once action for the same button (key 40C5). Maybe it's just the name of the key. 40C4 is always press-and-hold for that button and 40C5 is press-once. Maybe it's in the hardware this way.
Or does someone know differently? How did MvanIperen know that 40C8 refers to the backlight button? What's at 40C6 and 40C7? 40C9?
Answers below please
Thats an absolutely fantastic find. I wonder if we can actually map individual keys to different functions. Now that would be simply superb!!!
40C1-Contacts
40C2-Video Telephony
40C3-Camera
40C4-Voice Recorder
40C5-Speed Dial
40C6-???
40C7-???
40C8-Backlight (now added)
40C9-???
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Any suggestions guys?
I have pm'd MvanIperen. Hopefully, he will join us soon. Look forward to his input in this...
UD.
Sorry guys,
I've been trying to map various buttons, and keys but with no result so far.
Will let you know when I find out something new.
Brilliant!
I've mapped the backlight to WA2's new "Toggle Screen" program, and now my backlight button does what I've always thought it should have done in the first place.
Many thanks!
Hey,
Thanks for trying Ivan. We look forward to any input from you. Just one question though, how did you manage to figure this bit out?
Cheers.
universaldoc said:
Hey,
Thanks for trying Ivan. We look forward to any input from you. Just one question though, how did you manage to figure this bit out?
Cheers.
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I found this by luck, using pocket artist. The backlight key was mappable to an action, and it gave the code C8. The rest was just deducting from registry. Sorry not to have posted this in a proper thread, I was busy at work.
Guess I should have had to get the bell and whistle :wink:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=33466&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0#185747
Can you guys please give me a step by step instruction. I have no idea as to what you guys are taking about. PLEASE.
cktlcmd said:
Can you guys please give me a step by step instruction. I have no idea as to what you guys are taking about. PLEASE.
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1. install PHM Regedit (or any other registry editor)
2. go down to this location HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Keys
3. create a key "40C8"
4. Go to the key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Keys\40C5
5. Select all values under that key and copy it
6. Paste it under the new key "40C8" you just created in step 3
7. rename it to suit a readable name like "Backlight"
8. Softreset using some app like psShutXP or pocket plus (and NOT using the hole)
8. now, you can configure this button as u do normally (for the rest of the buttons)
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dreamtheater39 said:
8. Softreset using some app like psShutXP or pocket plus (and NOT using the hole)
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I reset using the hole with no problem at all.
dreamtheater39 said:
1. install PHM Regedit (or any other registry editor)
2. go down to this location HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Keys
3. create a key "40C8"
4. Go to the key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Keys\40C5
5. Select all values under that key and copy it
6. Paste it under the new key "40C8" you just created in step 3
7. rename it to suit a readable name like "Backlight"
8. Softreset using some app like psShutXP or pocket plus (and NOT using the hole)
8. now, you can configure this button as u do normally (for the rest of the buttons)
S
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THANKS VERY MUCH TO YOU AND EVERYONE WHO POSTED. I GOT IT WORKING. YAHOOOOOOO!
Basically, I now get the idea of how to assign these. Thus, we can also assign "press and hold" functions to button 1, 2, and 3, by simply copying the files off 40C4 and renaming "button 4" to either 1, 2, or 3, depending which button we want the "press and hold" function.
Now if only we can reassign "press and hold" functions to any key. That would be something really to celebrate.
universaldoc said:
40C1-Contacts
40C2-Video Telephony
40C3-Camera
40C4-Voice Recorder
40C5-Speed Dial
40C6-???
40C7-???
40C8-Backlight (now added)
40C9-???
Any suggestions guys?
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40C6- Volume up
40C7- Volume down
Thank you all guys, I remmaped the Light Button to be the OK/Close button of programs and works great!
I'll try now the sliders (uo/down) volume.
@Azhad,
Thanks!!!
40C1-Contacts
40C2-Video Telephony
40C3-Camera
40C4-Voice Recorder
40C5-Speed Dial
40C6-Volume Up
40C7-Volume Down
40C8-Backlight (now added)
40C9-???
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40C9 - Calendar
DaveUK said:
40C9 - Calendar
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Which is the calendar button?
Left side next 2 green phone key. Also programs the screen calendar button to the bottom left of screen.

Remap left softkey on Today screen?

Greetings,
I'd like to remap the left softkey on the Today screen to go to something else besides calendar. I've searched all the forums and have turned up several apps (vijaytoggletoday, smartskey, and some others) but they all seem to be geared toward either totally removing the soft key menu bar from the Today screen, or changing the behavior of the hardware soft key buttons. I just want to change what the left soft key points to from Calendar to something else. I saw a post sometime ago where someone had remapped it to Comm Manager, so I know it's possible. How do I do it?
Thanks!
SP
Search google for soft key changer.
Also available on Buzzdev.net
Also in a registry hack on the wiki, in the Today keys.
V
what did you find that removed the softkeys all together?
Regarding remapping, look for SoftKeyApplet or SoftKeyAppletEx ..
To change the application launched by the Today screen Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft \Today\Keys\112\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft \Today\Keys\112\(Default ) = Calendar (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
To change the application launched by the Today screen Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft \Today\Keys\113\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft \Today\Keys\113\(Default ) = "Calendar" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
Note that 113 normally doesn't exist by default, and probably needs to be created Also note that there is at least 1 application that allows you to set these through a GUI, developed by FdcSoft called SoftKeyAppletEx
gravejoker vjtoggletodayII will remove the softkeys
Thanks guys...
Chaotic, exactly what I was looking for.. .thanks!
Grave, as chaotic said, vijaytoggletoday will do it, as well as DCINoBar.
SP
Wonderful Chaoticdruid !!!! But how can i set the call registry ? Thanks
Hi, you all don't thank me..all I did was copy/paste from one of my notes, which I saved from the wiki.
deika95;1045382 said:
Wonderful Chaoticdruid !!!! But how can i set the call registry ? Thanks
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I'm not sure what you mean by the call registry, If you care to explain, Ill try to help.
ChaoticDruid said:
Hi, you all don't thank me..all I did was copy/paste from one of my notes, which I saved from the wiki.
I'm not sure what you mean by the call registry, If you care to explain, Ill try to help.
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I want to say the incoming and outcoming call list. Thanks
To access the call log, you can do it programmatically, or use VJPhoneShortcuts.
V
Please who can help me with a registry hack to set the incoming/outcoming calls instead of the calendar button ?
ChaoticDruid said:
Hi, you all don't thank me..all I did was copy/paste from one of my notes, which I saved from the wiki.
I'm not sure what you mean by the call registry, If you care to explain, Ill try to help.
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Please can you help me. Thanks
Nobody know which is the .exe file that start the incoming/outcoming call list ? Thanks
I dont think you can get to the call history using an exe file .. has to be done programatically ..
I think I already indicated above, VJPhoneShortcuts.
V
First you must install "NewMenu", then create a new item, then choose "callhistory.exe" from windows folder. That's easy!
User22 said:
First you must install "NewMenu", then create a new item, then choose "callhistory.exe" from windows folder. That's easy!
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But what kind of application is NewMenu ? Where can i find it ? Thanks
deika95 said:
But what kind of application is NewMenu ? Where can i find it ? Thanks
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Hey deika95, with 38 post YOU SHOULD KNOW how to USE the SEARCH FUNTION of this FANTASTIC FORUM :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=255580&highlight=newmenuhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=255580&highlight=newmenu
There's a another quick way to hach the softkeys
Use AEButton Plus: it is useful to modify all the settings for the hardware buttons......
http://ae.inc.ru
User22 said:
First you must install "NewMenu", then create a new item, then choose "callhistory.exe" from windows folder. That's easy!
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There isn't callhistory.exe in the windows folder.
Try what Vijay suggested .. that should give you shortcuts to the Call history and Speed dial .. then remap one of the soft keys to it ..
And no .. I dont think there's any CallHistory.exe anywhere ..

Change Softkeys on HD

Hey Folks,
do someone of you know how to change the softkeys on TF3D? I want to use on of these for MS Voice command. Now there is the left softkey set to Telephone and the right one to Programms.
Use registry editor.
Go to \HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila
Change Left Softkey Path and Text:
HomeLSKPath
HomeLSKText
Change Right Softkey Path and Text:
HomeRSKPath
HomeRSKText
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more detailed source here.
Super , that works for me......
By´the way.... is there a change to get bluetooth on/off with a softkey?
Candy-men said:
Super , that works for me......
By´the way.... is there a change to get bluetooth on/off with a softkey?
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Good idea...Aby solution ?
Candy-men said:
Hey Folks,
do someone of you know how to change the softkeys on TF3D? I want to use on of these for MS Voice command. Now there is the left softkey set to Telephone and the right one to Programms.
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I changed settings/buttons to MS Voice Command...the only one available on the HD is "long press" of the answer button. It works fine to activate MS Voice command.
thawizard said:
Use registry editor.
Go to \HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila
Change Left Softkey Path and Text:
HomeLSKPath
HomeLSKText
Change Right Softkey Path and Text:
HomeRSKPath
HomeRSKText
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more detailed source here.
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Hi, I tried this with the calender but I wasn't succesful. I can change the softkey name but the program didn't start. I used different values for HomeLSKPath (\Windows; \Windows\calender.exe) but got only error messages. Maybe I did something wrong?! Can you help me?
Many thanks in advance
Is there a way to change the Hardware-Keys? (Today, Enter)
Candy-men said:
Super , that works for me......
By´the way.... is there a change to get bluetooth on/off with a softkey?
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I think you are looking for a program like "action screen". Try searching for it! Its from Fabliv and the newest version is the v6.
Ascenca
itzstein said:
Hi, I tried this with the calender but I wasn't succesful. I can change the softkey name but the program didn't start. I used different values for HomeLSKPath (\Windows; \Windows\calender.exe) but got only error messages. Maybe I did something wrong?! Can you help me?
Many thanks in advance
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Did you softreset afterwards??
JLowe said:
Is there a way to change the Hardware-Keys? (Today, Enter)
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It's not possbile?
Yes,
You must soft reset.
Thanks a lot,
I did a soft reset (turn off-turn on). I also see the changed name (from Telefon into Kalender; it's a german version).
But:
If I press the soft key I get a warning, that the program has a unvalid security certificate or could not find or parts of the programm are missing (if I use \Windows\calender.exe). Further ideas what my problem is?
Thanks
Turn off then turn on is not a soft reset. Remove the back cover and poke into the reset hole is one way to do it.
eaglesteve said:
Turn off then turn on is not a soft reset. Remove the back cover and poke into the reset hole is one way to do it.
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Ok, I thought turn off and turn on is like a reboot of the phone. I use the reset you suggest but I got the same error message.
itzstein said:
Thanks a lot,
I did a soft reset (turn off-turn on). I also see the changed name (from Telefon into Kalender; it's a german version).
But:
If I press the soft key I get a warning, that the program has a unvalid security certificate or could not find or parts of the programm are missing (if I use \Windows\calender.exe). Further ideas what my problem is?
Thanks
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please check the path andprogram that you have linked to the softkey. Try running that program from start/program and see if the problem is there.
Thanks a lot eaglesteve!
Your advice to put the program into the program tab of tf3d was the solution. Thus I found the regestry entry and also the correct link I have to use. To my surprise it was linked to \Windows\Startmenü\Kalender.lnk and not to the direct exe file in the Windows root folder. After using this path it worked immediately. Btw without any reset!
Change Softkey zu "Sync Data"
Hi,
in TF3D - settings there is the first item "sync data" (in german Daten synchronisieren - Acticesync und Internetdaten), which start directly the synchronisation whis my Exchange-Server.
I would like to put this on my left Softkey instead of "Telefon", but I don't know, which *.exe oder whatever I have to chose therefore.
Does somebody have an idea?
THX
bos
bos4xda said:
Hi,
in TF3D - settings there is the first item "sync data" (in german Daten synchronisieren - Acticesync und Internetdaten), which start directly the synchronisation whis my Exchange-Server.
I would like to put this on my left Softkey instead of "Telefon", but I don't know, which *.exe oder whatever I have to chose therefore.
Does somebody have an idea?
THX
bos
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Hello,
try this one for the Pathvalue: \Windows\Startmenü\Programme\ActiveSync.lnk
Good luck.
Thank you very much, but it is not the right Solution, yet.
This opens the ActiveSync Screen, but starts not automatically the synchronisation process.
Maybe there's missing an additional option like ...ActiveSync.lnk -option ?
Just wanted to thank you all for the information; worked perfectly (linked the start menu .lnk item).

Multiple select in Outlook (SMS/MMS) using drag

Is it possible to select multiple messages on Touch HD using drag in Outlook (SMS/MMS) ? My frind who is having Touch Pro can select multipe messages using drag, and I can't. We've noticed that we have different menus - he doesn't have Menu -> Select Messages, so I suppose that this is introduced on Touch HD because 'drag mutiple select' is disabled ... Or there is an option where could I enable this feature ? I also had this posibiliy on Himalaya as far as I can remember ...
Tnx!
I would like to know this as well as deleting multiple messages can be very time consuming without this feature.
used to be possible on my Touch Pro but now it isnt available on the HD. Not sure why.
Menu--> Select Messages --> Several
taimoorhusain said:
Menu--> Select Messages --> Several
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OK, but why did they disable drag ? I think it's much more simple dragging than tapping ...
I would assume that its because that would be the same gesture you would use to scroll the screen down.
WILD9 said:
I would assume that its because that would be the same gesture you would use to scroll the screen down.
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Not quite the same, because on Touch Pro it's possible to select and to scroll and it's quite easy (with a little practice) to distinguate these gestures. But maybe some people had problems with that so that's why they disabled it ... But they could leave an option to enable it ...
Hi,
I am also having same problem. I cannot multi select files, massages, contacts or etc using drag.....
Can anyone plz help......
Thanks in advance.
it is because of newer build 207XX. touch pro had build 199XX. microsoft have disabled the ability to use multi select in newer builds. however you can recover most of the multi-select feature by making a following reg key:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Gestures\Touch]
"Disabled"=dword:1
after making this key, multi-select with finger/stylus will work everywhere except the inbox.
htctouchp said:
it is because of newer build 207XX. touch pro had build 199XX. microsoft have disabled the ability to use multi select in newer builds. however you can recover most of the multi-select feature by making a following reg key:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Gestures\Touch]
"Disabled"=dword:1
after making this key, multi-select with finger/stylus will work everywhere except the inbox.
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Thanks you very much. I wasted too much time to find the solution. I will test and reply you.
Thanks again
htctouchp said:
it is because of newer build 207XX. touch pro had build 199XX. microsoft have disabled the ability to use multi select in newer builds. however you can recover most of the multi-select feature by making a following reg key:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Gestures\Touch]
"Disabled"=dword:1
after making this key, multi-select with finger/stylus will work everywhere except the inbox.
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Thanks a lot. It worked great in file explorer, messaging and total commander. Same problem in contacts but no worries.....
Thanking You
Happy New Year 2009.......
I once solved the problem in POutlook by pulling a copy of poutlook from an older kitchen and putting it into a new kitchen. Now the ROMs I'm using don't have kitchens so I can't seem to figure out how to fix it since I cannot copy poutlook.exe from the older ROM (get access denied message).
This was on a Titan but figured since you guys are having the same complaints maybe you could help me figure out how to copy poutlook.exe out of \Windows\...
Edit: it may have actually been tmail.exe... it was a few months ago now so I don't entirely remember.
Did anyone try to disable outlook enhancements? you can try to disable it by going to HKLM\Services\Enhancements\OutlookEnhancements and changing the string to add an extra symbol (like ") so that it disable it and soft reset to see if it changes the options.
bugsykoosh said:
Did anyone try to disable outlook enhancements? you can try to disable it by going to HKLM\Services\Enhancements\OutlookEnhancements and changing the string to add an extra symbol (like ") so that it disable it and soft reset to see if it changes the options.
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That key doesn't exist on my device.
You can create new keys using any registry editors
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That key doesn't exist on my device.
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Matthes42 said:
You can create new keys using any registry editors
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I realize that. The previous poster suggested modifying an existing key. I created the key but it didn't do anything. Also wasn't sure if it should be a DWORD or what though.
i have this key.. it is disabled 1 so i try my luck set to 0
no luck...
hence this key apparently doesnt affect... anymroe ideas?
anyone??? i tried 0 and 1 both !
does anyone has a solution? please kindly posT?

Camera Button Dead after Sense ROM.

Any ideas how to restore button mappings for the lower right hand side button where after installing Miro's rom (and apparently other roms based on sense) it no longer works?
TONYKENT said:
Any ideas how to restore button mappings for the lower right hand side button where after installing Miro's rom (and apparently other roms based on sense) it no longer works?
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All the sense roms break the camera button, no permanent solution at this time, best bet is to set a Home screen shortcut to activate the camera, and use the onscreen shutter button.
Sorry if this answer is not to your liking
TONYKENT said:
Any ideas how to restore button mappings for the lower right hand side button where after installing Miro's rom (and apparently other roms based on sense) it no longer works?
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hi
its work for me!
how?
when you want to capture u must be attention to horizontal or vertical mode on
mobile and enable it manually on the touch screen.
sorry for my bad english. i hope help u
TONYKENT said:
Any ideas how to restore button mappings for the lower right hand side button where after installing Miro's rom (and apparently other roms based on sense) it no longer works?
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Download : Vito Button Mapper and mapp this button for camera
A simple registry edit will enable a hidden option in the button settings which will allow you to change the function of camera button.
Using a registry editor, navigate to the following key. (If you are unsure as how to do this, use this forum's search function to look for guides on how to edit the registry. I use Resco File Explorer, which isn't free, but there are plenty of free registry editors.)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/ControlPanel/Buttons/
You will see an entry called NoHardwareButtons.
Change the value from 1 to 0.
Now if you go to your button settings (Start - Settings - Personal - Buttons) you will notice a new option which allows you to assign the camera button to open any app you want. You can use this option to restore the button back to the camera if you want.
EDIT: I've created a cab that should change the setting for you. This is my first cab, so please let me know if it works or not.
thank you fo this . it works fine, but this is the path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\Buttons\
columbo said:
A simple registry edit will enable a hidden option in the button settings which will allow you to change the function of camera button.
Using a registry editor, navigate to the following key. (If you are unsure as how to do this, use this forum's search function to look for guides on how to edit the registry. I use Resco File Explorer, which isn't free, but there are plenty of free registry editors.)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Software/ControlPanel/Buttons/
You will see an entry called NoHardwareButtons.
Change the value from 1 to 0.
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mirolg said:
thank you fo this . it works fine, but this is the path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\Buttons\
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Wow guys nice nice nice!!
Sadly loses the setting on each reboot!

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