reassign delete key

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Is it possible to reassign the delete function to a
different key in windows 2000? This has become necessary
as the particular key has broken. I know it is possible
to automatically go straight into a particular account
when starting windows instead of loggin in - but cant
remember how!

Many thanks

AH
 
Is it possible to reassign the delete function to a
different key in windows 2000? This has become necessary
as the particular key has broken. I know it is possible
to automatically go straight into a particular account
when starting windows instead of loggin in - but cant
remember how!

Many thanks

AH
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Question #1: Get a new keyboard, they're cheap. And much less troublesome
then what you're trying.
Question #2: Yes it's possible to go to a default account, control
panel->users and passwords->users, asd uncheck "users must enter a
password when logging in to this computer".
 
(Unless your keyboard is somehow special, bin it and buy a new one.
They cost almost nothing.)
Is it possible to reassign the delete function to a
different key in windows 2000? This has become necessary
as the particular key has broken.
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Yes, it is. Windows 2000 supports key remapping through a registry
tweak. The Resource Kit contains a program to help you create this
registry entry. I don't like the user interface of that program, so I
created a small program that does the same thing, but with a user
interface that I like better. Take a look if you like:

http://home.no.net/helgeww/temp/Keymapper.exe

If you want to create the registry value manually, look here:

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hwdev/tech/input/w2kscan-map.mspx

You need administrative rights to change/create this value, and you
must restart the computer for the changes to take effect.
I know it is possible
to automatically go straight into a particular account
when starting windows instead of loggin in - but cant
remember how!
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Most, if not all, keyboards have two DEL keys. Both work for the
Ctrl-Alt-Del combination needed to log on. If one is broken, use the
other one.

If you are working with Pro, not Server, you can remove the
requirement for the Ctr-Alt-Del combination: "Control Panel", "Users
and Passwords", "Advanced", "Requite users to press...". You can also
enable autologon here, like Paul says.

If you have a Server and want autologon, look here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;97597
 
Thanks very very much for the replies!
Unfortunately the person in need of this advice is using
a laptop and only has one delete key (and also lives in a
part of the world where keyboards are not cheap and are
not very easily obtained.....!!).
I will pass on the information - they will no doubt be
extremely grateful!!

Thanks again!

best wishes,
AH
 
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