Internet Keyboard: Web/Home hot key always starts Web browser in a Window (247623)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000
  • Microsoft Internet Keyboard
  • Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro
  • Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro
This article was previously published under Q247623

SYMPTOMS

When you press the Web/Home hot key on one of the keyboards listed in the "Applies To" section, your Web browser may always start in a window, even when you expect it to start maximized.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if version 1.0 of the Microsoft IntelliType Pro software is installed on your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, install version 2.1 of the Microsoft IntelliType Pro software. Version 2.1 of the Microsoft IntelliType Pro software is available as a free download from the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/Download.mspx

If after you dating to the latest release of the IntelliType Pro software, you still have problems with the Web/Home hotkey, please consult the following Knowledge Base article:

295485 IntelliType Pro 2: The WEB/HOME hot key does not start the browser as expected

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/30/2006
Keywords:kbbug kbfix kbHardware kbui KB247623
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