Irritating problem

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 11:32:33

I use an MS keyboard which has, amongst others, a button to launch the calculator. I would find this quite handy, except for the fact it always launches it minimised.

I can't find any setting to change in the keyboard, and if I launch the calculator from it's shortcut, it works normally.

Anyone got any clues, please?

pctech · Apr 27, 2010, 11:41:25

I have an MS keyboard with the same function attached to my work PC but don't have the pointless additional suppot software installed (they call it Intellitype I think)

Might be worth uninstalling that to see if it has any effect?

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 11:50:57

Thanks...

Ray · Apr 27, 2010, 11:53:38

Seems likely to be the MS software, Rik, I use a Logitech keyboard and the calculator button on that opens it up normally.

pctech · Apr 27, 2010, 11:54:06

Only other thing I think it could be is a setting in iPoint or temporary application madness, has it been going on a while?

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 11:57:15

It has. It used to work OK, then suddenly stopped.

pctech · Apr 27, 2010, 12:20:51

All the functionaliuty has been rolled into the built in Windows drivers anyway so I don't think you'll miss anything.

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 12:22:48

Thanks, I'll give that a whirl.

Glenn · Apr 27, 2010, 12:26:38

I've installed no software for my MS natural 4000 keyboard, pressing the calculator button gives me it maximised.

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 12:28:27

Time to uninstall, then.

pctech · Apr 27, 2010, 12:33:17

I have an MS mouse but have never installed iPoint either as it just seems to add gimmicks,

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 12:34:45

Minimalist, eh?

pctech · Apr 27, 2010, 12:36:08

Yep, I run my home system lean and mean.

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 12:36:43

I'm not very good at lean, I like my food too much.

pctech · Apr 27, 2010, 12:38:44

me too

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 12:45:48

It's a common trend round here.

pctech · Apr 27, 2010, 12:46:52

Yeah I've noticed

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 12:50:51

john · Apr 27, 2010, 13:44:07

If you don't manage to get it working then this may be an acceptable alternative.

I've tried it and it opens a calculator in full when you press the CTRL-ALT-C key combination.

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 15:27:26

Thanks, John.

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 16:09:16

Quote from: pctech on Apr 27, 2010, 11:41:25
Might be worth uninstalling that to see if it has any effect?

Intellitype removed, problem solved.

pctech · Apr 27, 2010, 18:18:29

Cheers.

Always makes me happy when I actually help someone fix something.

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 18:24:17

I know what you mean.

pctech · Apr 27, 2010, 18:34:57

spend a lot of my time at work collating info for developers when I've exhausted everything I can do for a user with not too much knowledge over the telephone.

Rik · Apr 27, 2010, 18:47:00

pctech · Apr 27, 2010, 19:34:24

its why I'm doing the CCNA so I can go back to actively fixing stuff.

Technical Ben · Apr 27, 2010, 20:05:23

Quote from: pctech on Apr 27, 2010, 19:34:24
its why I'm doing the CCNA so I can go back to actively fixing stuff.

I like the passive approach myself!

pctech · Apr 27, 2010, 20:07:09

Yes yes but you get what I mean I'm sure rather than collating info for others.