Function Keys

[Marvin Modeen]

How do I, or can I, assign a function key, say F12, to do the following in XP Home SP2:
Run iexplore -nohome.
Any help would be appreciated.

[Bill Hassell]

Well, function keys in WinXP don't really mean much to HP Unix (HP-UX) but if you create a shortcut with your desired run command, just right click on the shortcut, select the shortcut box and type the desired key like F12. Note that this field is not a type-in field so rather than erasing the "None" you just type the desired key like F12.

[Marvin Modeen]

Sorry, somewhere I missed the fact that this is a Unix forum, but the answer is appreciated.

[Marvin Modeen]

Everything after "create a shortcut ..." I've done many times. It's creating the shortcut with 'run iexplore -nohome' thats got me stumped.

[PeterWolfe]

The "run" is implied. You don't
put it in the shortcut. So
in the "Type the location of this
item field" put:

"C:\Program Files\InternetExplorer\IEXPLORE.EXE" -nohome

and you'll be all set.

[Marvin Modeen]

Doesn't work. I get (your string) not found.
I can get it to work without the ( -nohome), but then it doesn't serve the purpose. I can Start>Run>iexplore -nohome, and it works. I just need to be able to assign that function to an 'F' key. Nothing I've come up with seems to pass muster.

[spex · Accepted solution]

Hi Marvin,

1) Create a new shortcut. When prompted, enter (preserving quotation marks):

"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE" -nohome

as "the location of the item".

2) Assign a name to the shortcut, right-click on it, and bring up its properties.

3) Click in the "Shortcut Key" field, and type F12.

4) Click "OK".

I just tested this under WinXP Pro SP2, and the shortcut works without a problem.

PCS

[PeterWolfe]

If you cut/paste my line I see
that a space was deleted from
the path in "Internet Explorer".

"Not found" means that windows can't
find the program you've entered.
Use the browse button and navigate to it.
Add the -nohome outside the double quotes...

[Marvin Modeen]

Cut & Pasted your last -- works fine. I thought I'd tried every combination, but always had [ -nohome] within the " marks.
Using F9 though, won't work with F12. I really appreciate your assistance!

[Marvin Modeen]

All answers were a great help - Thanks!