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



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office Keyboard, when used with:
    • Microsoft IntelliType Pro software 2.0
    • Microsoft IntelliType Pro software 2.1
  • Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro, when used with:
    • Microsoft IntelliType Pro software 2.0
    • Microsoft IntelliType Pro software 2.1
  • Microsoft Natural Keyboard, when used with:
    • Microsoft IntelliType Pro software 2.0
    • Microsoft IntelliType Pro software 2.1
  • Microsoft Wireless Desktop Version 1.0
  • Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth
  • Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000

This article was previously published under Q295485

SYMPTOMS

When you use the WEB/HOME hot key on the Microsoft Office Keyboard to start the default Web browser, your browser may not start as expected.

CAUSE

Some Web browsers cannot be set as the default browser. The WEB/HOME hot key checks the registry setting for the default browser. The following browsers cannot be set as the default browser and therefore cannot be opened by using the WEB/HOME hot key:
  • Prodigy
  • Oracle
  • Opera

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/16/2006
Keywords:kbHardware kbprb KB295485