Windows 10: How do I assign a key to do an action?

Discus and support How do I assign a key to do an action? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I own a Dell Latitude E6530 running Windows 10. Pre-installed with the system came Dell's own software for configuring track pad, keyboard, battery... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Blatherwick, Oct 28, 2016.

  1. BLATHERWICK
    Blatherwick Win User

    How do I assign a key to do an action?


    I own a Dell Latitude E6530 running Windows 10. Pre-installed with the system came Dell's own software for configuring track pad, keyboard, battery etc. In their mouse pad program, you can assign the middle key above the track pad to open a file or program. Obviously, I have assigned it to Netflix. This computers keyboard has a num pad to the right, and I would like to know how to set a program/file to open when I press the key, preferably using one of Dell's own software.

    Thanks, .

    PS. I am a new user, how do I change my profile picture?

    :)
     
    Blatherwick, Oct 28, 2016
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  2. HOW TO DO
    how to do Win User

    HELP!! - Toshiba driver update for Toshiba Hotkey Driver - Error 0x800f0203

    I'm now running Windows 10 upgraded from Windows 7 & I have the same continuous problem with the update

    • Toshiba driver update for Toshiba Hotkey Driver - Error 0x800f0203

    I tried your Method 1 to fix it which said changes have been made to my computer & to try & update again which failed.. again & the same message above came up again. My laptop is secure as I run Norton 360, so what should I do next to try & fix this problem?
    My laptop is a Toshiba satellite L650.

    Thank you

    David
     
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  3. SBK_USA
    SBK_USA Win User
    How can I assign a category to a contact like I do in Outlook?

    This allows me to visually search a subset of my contact list if I can't remember the name. For example I have a category for Home Maintenance which I can search if I need to find the contact info for a repair service or person that I used in the past
    and can't remember their name.

    I tried using groups, but there is a limit to the number of contacts that can be assigned to one group,
     
    SBK_USA, Oct 28, 2016
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member

    How do I assign a key to do an action?

    Hi, one way to set a hotkey to launch a program is to assign one to its shortcut- this has been so for many years in Windows.

    E.g. Open the Win 10 start menu, navigate to a shortcut, click more, click Open file location, Right click the appropriate shortcut, click Properties.

    Then click on the Shortcut key field, and press your hotkey combination e.g. CTRL + ALT + J - or whatever you like.
    You should see that appear in the field. Click OK and try it.

    Picture:
    Windows 10 Tutorial Index - Windows 10 Forums
    and scroll down to Account picture.

    Please feel free to browse and search the extensive tutorial section.
     
    dalchina, Oct 28, 2016
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  5. BLATHERWICK
    Blatherwick Win User
    Thank you very much!
     
    Blatherwick, Apr 4, 2018
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