Turn F-Lock by default @ startup ...

[wutang01]

Hi.

I have the Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard, and I find it annoying how I have to press F-Lock everytime I start the computer. (I have to turn on F-Lock to get the F1, F2, F3 etc keys)

Is there a way to make it turn on by default?

[da13ro]

Having the exact same problem...very anoying!

[spikey_richie]

Taken from http://www.pcanswers.co.uk/tips/default.as...ubsectionid=616

If you head over to here you’ll find a variety of tools created by Microsoft MVP, Jason Tsang. Each download comprises a couple of Registry files that you can use to update how your keyboard works. The main F Lock Key Eliminator download will enable you to use the [F1] to [F12] keys as standard function keys regardless of whether F Lock is on or off. There are also two additional tools that can permanently switch on the [insert] and [Print Screen] keys which are often affected by the F Lock key. As the site points out, you need to bear in mind that a restart will be required for the changes to take effect, and that your keyboard must be plugged into the PS/2 port on your computer. If you have a USB keyboard, you’ll probably find that you were supplied with a USB-to-PS/2 converter which you can use.

[nekrosoft13]

will print screen button work when you have F-Lock by default? because for me printscreen only works when F-Lock is off

[tomwarren Veteran]

I use those reg keys and they work perfectly :)

[nekrosoft13]

I use those reg keys and they work perfectly :)

does printscreen work when you have Fxx keys on?

[wutang01]

Atm, I have to turn on F-Lock to get F1, F2, F3 etc

I have to turn it off to get PrtScrn.

I'm going to try out the registry tweak thing soon :D

[nekrosoft13]

Atm, I have to turn on F-Lock to get F1, F2, F3 etc

I have to turn it off to get PrtScrn.

I'm going to try out the registry tweak thing soon :D

samething over here

is this the file i need?

F Lock Key Eliminator and Permanent PrtScn for the ...

[JiveMasterT]

Those reg files worked perfectly, then I reformatted, couldn't find them, got mad, then I decided it was time for a new keyboard. Why does that F lock turn on by default?! It's really friggen annoying.

[Marduk]

I used those and they frigged up Battlefield 2! Thanks EA you guys are GREAT! :D but every other game the F keys seemed to function fine in with the tweak, I've tried all the ones you can get from google, there HAS to be another one?

ALSO I posted this ages ago.

[iomega]

thnx had the same prob..

[wutang01]

The tweak works! I applied the tweak for: "F Lock Key Eliminator and Permanent PrtScn"

No matter whether F-Lock is on or off, the F keys always function as the F keys ... and PrtScn is permanent!

[Striker317]

Hi

Just wanted to let you guys know that I've updated my F Lock page so that people who have USB keyboards from Microsoft can also benefit (as opposed to the previous method which relied on using the Scan Code Mapper..

See http://jtsang.mvps.org/flock.html for details.

The old scan code mapper method might not work in Battlefield Earth because it is likely going through DirectInput. I'd be interested to see if this new method (through Intellitype Pro) gets around that. Let me know.. definitely interested feedback.

Jason

[Striker317]

Hi

Just wanted to let you guys know that I've updated my F Lock page so that people who have USB keyboards from Microsoft can also benefit (as opposed to the previous method which relied on using the Scan Code Mapper..

See http://jtsang.mvps.org/flock.html for details.

The old scan code mapper method might not work in Battlefield Earth because it is likely going through DirectInput. I'd be interested to see if this new method (through Intellitype Pro) gets around that. Let me know.. definitely interested feedback.

Jason

I guess the xml file doesn't work with DirectInput. Since apps (mostly games) that use DirectInput get scancodes/hid codes directly from the hardware, these tricks to get around F Lock won't work when DirectInput is used.

I guess the easiest thing to do is to make sure F Lock is 'on' so that the function keys are really the 'real' function keys. Annoying, but i guess that's the easiest and simpliest way around it.

[MMaster23]

I have used that keyboard for 2 years on my workstation ... currently on my media center for quick IE access

have used this solution for ages: http://www.mvps.org/jtsang/flock-e.html It basically switches the funtie of the f-lock key. So you have normal F1 F2 F3... on boot up. If you hit the f-lock key, you'll get Help/docs/ie etc etc.

btw 69th post ^^