RE: [PCTECH] W2K Pro: background tasks run while Windows "locked"?

["Bob Crothers" <bob2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dan,

Is this what you are talking about?: 

        http://www.download.com/3000-2344-913626.html?tag=lst-0-1

Reviews say it works under WinXP.  Might give it a try!  

Bob

> -----Original Message-----
> From: pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Dan Bale
> Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 12:23 PM
> To: PC Technical Discussion for iSeries Users
> Subject: RE: [PCTECH] W2K Pro: background tasks run while Windows
> "locked"?
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx / Bob Crothers
> > Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 1:12 PM
> >
> > Window + L doesn't work on my Win2k box either.  But it does work on my
> XP
> > Pro box.  Another great use for the Window Key.
> >
> > I use Window + E for explorer a lot.  Also, Window + M for
> > Minimize all and Window + Shift M for restore all.
> >
> > Don't forget Window + R for "Run".
> >
> > Any others?
> 
> Not sure.  I use all the ones you mentioned.  <g>
> 
> Once upon a time ago, I used a freeware app called WinKey that let you
> assign tasks to Win-key combos.  I used Win-W for Word, Win-X for Excel, I
> think Win-I for the browser.
> 
> db
> 
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