use of f12 key

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From: jim sturtz (jim_at_sturtzs.com)
Date: 04/21/04 

Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 09:21:06 -0400

i am trying to setup a 'hotkey' and wanted to use f12 as it isnt a key that
is currently programmed for a function. however, the software isnt letting
me do it. a quick 'google' on the web shows a few comments about it being
'reserved'. can i 'unreserve' it, perhaps by editing the registry?

if it isnt being used by anything why the problem?

thanks.

jim
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general

ps. btw for the MVSP i have tried several times submitting this for
assistance over the last 2 days and it continually fails, perhaps you can
advise MS corp there seems to be a problem.

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