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Resolved Accessing programmes from my keyboard

Discussion in 'Other PC Software' started by cozzielex, 2009/12/11.

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    cozzielex

    cozzielex Inactive Thread Starter

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    On a previous computer I was able to access my browser, email and 'search' from buttons on my keyboard. I am now unable to do this. Is there any way to configure my keyboard to enable these functions?.
    Thanks
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Do you have one of the Multi Media keyboards with the special buttons?
     
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    cozzielex

    cozzielex Inactive Thread Starter

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    I dont know whether it is a multi-media keyboard, but it does have buttons marked 'www', 'search' and 'email'. otherwise its just a regular keyboard.
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    In which case have you installed the keyboard software?

    For MS keyboards ......

    Download Mouse and Keyboard Software
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi cozzielex. Also ensure that the Human Interface Device Access (HID Input) Service is Started and set to Automatic. To open the services window click Start< Run and type services.msc and hit enter.
     
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    cozzielex

    cozzielex Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks for your help guys, you were correct Evan I had the HID input disabled, it works just fine now.
    Cheers
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Great. I am glad I could help you get your issue resolved. :)
     
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    cozzielex

    cozzielex Inactive Thread Starter

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    I reminder I suppose about the dangers of a full frontal assault on 'Services'.
     
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