Disabling Keyboard Media keys in Vista

**Zhohar** · 07-20-2008, 04:33 AM

Gentlemen,

I am a simple man, of simple intent: I enjoy the usage of my keyboard for typing characters and I do not enjoy pressing other, different keys on said keyboard to launch programs and change OS settings.

Specifically, I would thoroughly enjoy disabling all media key functionality on my keyboard. Most annoyingly, I would like to disable the extremely large and easy to hit button with the icon of a moon on it. "Yes, good sir, I do very much so enjoy picking up my keyboard and automatically putting my computer to sleep. I use it as a trick to impress the ladies. 'See,' I say,' the magic touch, baby!'"

Any suggestions at all are welcome.

**Bamboo** · 07-20-2008, 09:57 AM

I had a microsoft keyboard, and even though the media keys worked, I never had the option to do anything with them till I actually looked up the keyboard on microsoft.com and installed the drivers for it. Might give that a try.

ChocoSnake · 07-28-2008, 11:43 PM

If I was you I would've just opened my keyboard up and pushed out the keys or something by now.

Spyder · 07-29-2008, 12:56 PM

Additional key functionality is software controlled. You either have or need to get the software for the keyboard in order to disable it, generally. If you bought a factory setup, chances are the software is already on the machine and you just need to find it.

Acreo Aeneas · 07-30-2008, 04:29 PM

Your best bet is to try and avoid hitting the sleep key.

Otherwise, you could try going into Power Options under Control Panel and disabling sleep/hibernate mode completely. That way if you do hit it, it won't do anything.

**Zhohar** · 07-31-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acreo Aeneas

Your best bet is to try and avoid hitting the sleep key.

Otherwise, you could try going into Power Options under Control Panel and disabling sleep/hibernate mode completely. That way if you do hit it, it won't do anything.

Kind sir, I am forever in your debt. My thanks.

07-20-2008, 04:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zhohar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, west coast of Canada Posts: 1,081	Disabling Keyboard Media keys in Vista Gentlemen, I am a simple man, of simple intent: I enjoy the usage of my keyboard for typing characters and I do not enjoy pressing other, different keys on said keyboard to launch programs and change OS settings. Specifically, I would thoroughly enjoy disabling all media key functionality on my keyboard. Most annoyingly, I would like to disable the extremely large and easy to hit button with the icon of a moon on it. "Yes, good sir, I do very much so enjoy picking up my keyboard and automatically putting my computer to sleep. I use it as a trick to impress the ladies. 'See,' I say,' the magic touch, baby!'" Any suggestions at all are welcome. __________________

07-20-2008, 09:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,047	Re: Disabling Keyboard Media keys in Vista I had a microsoft keyboard, and even though the media keys worked, I never had the option to do anything with them till I actually looked up the keyboard on microsoft.com and installed the drivers for it. Might give that a try. __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

07-28-2008, 11:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChocoSnake Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4	Re: Disabling Keyboard Media keys in Vista If I was you I would've just opened my keyboard up and pushed out the keys or something by now.

07-29-2008, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spyder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MN (Middle of Nowhere, MN) Age: 25 Posts: 996	Re: Disabling Keyboard Media keys in Vista Additional key functionality is software controlled. You either have or need to get the software for the keyboard in order to disable it, generally. If you bought a factory setup, chances are the software is already on the machine and you just need to find it. __________________ a.k.a. NinjaPirateAssassin Celibacy is not Hereditary. Everybody should believe in something - I believe I'll have another drink. Happiness is like wetting your pants, everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth. Flying is easy, Just throw yourself at the ground and miss!

07-30-2008, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,018	Re: Disabling Keyboard Media keys in Vista Your best bet is to try and avoid hitting the sleep key. Otherwise, you could try going into Power Options under Control Panel and disabling sleep/hibernate mode completely. That way if you do hit it, it won't do anything. __________________ Acreo_Aeneas Former 9th Member "People usually see me and ask if I speak Chinese. I respond by asking if they speak American." "Tomorrow's high-end tech today? Why bother, it'll be old when tomorrow arrives anyways."

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