Dolphin - Changing application luanched by Mail key
Problem
A Dolphin Large Print keyboard user wishes to change the application launched by the Mail key on the keyboard.
Applies to
- Dolphin Large Print keyboard
Resolution
- Press Windows+R and enter the text below then click OK to run the registry editor:
Regedit.exe - In Regedit navigate to the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AppKey\15
- Within the subkey create a DWORD 32bit value called ‘ShellExecute” without the quotes.
- Double click to open the newly created DWORD entry and add the path to the app you wish the key to open eg. Microsoft Outlook.
- Then click “OK” and close the registry editor, the adjustment should be immediately available no need to restart.
Note
The Dolphin Keyboard installer included with SuperNova takes over the entry in the following location to allow users to start Supernova using a dedicated key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AppKey\18
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