

The above script will run C:\Program.exe when I press Ctrl+Alt+X when running, and it is rather absolute (i.e. Run, C:\Program.exe or a similar absolute path to the program, batch script or whatever it is you want to launch. With autohotkey you can create scripts in a format like this: ^!x:: Ctrl+Alt+X But I had this same problem like just yesterday, and the alternative solution I found worked best for me (and as a nice bonus doesn't require me to have a shortcut on my desktop or anywhere else) was using AutoHotkey This might not exactly answer how to fix this specific issue with how windows behaves with application keyboard shortcuts. Close registry editor and restart the computer.īTW, I don't use the Fn+Enter shortcut myself because I don't use the built-in keyboard, and find it just as quick to click on the Calculator icon that I pinned to the Taskbar. In value data box, type C:\Windows\system32\calc.exe and click ok. Right click on this string value and click modify.į. In the name field, type "ShellExecute" without quotes.Į. Right click in right pane and select new and then select string value.ĭ.

if you already have an entry, I had calc.exe, enter in the full path C:\Windows\system32\calc.exeĬ. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\AppKey\18 Press Windows + R keys, type regedit in run window and press Enter.

There are lots of posts about this fix, and from this thread you need to put together a few posts to get the answer, so I have summarized the steps below.Ĭhange functionality of the calculator button Win8.1Ī. Guys, uninstalling the Metro app works for most people, but if that doesn't work, you can edit / create a registry entry, and that works for others.
