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Windows has built-in key shortcuts for locking your machine (WinKey+L) and for starting Explorer (WinKey+E). I'd like to create a similar new shortcut, WinKey+X, to start one of my favourite replacements for Explorer.

I've tried the usual method, creating a shortcut and then setting the Shortcut key to WinKey+X, but it shows up as CTRL+ALT+X and doesn't work when I press the WinKey. It does work if I press CTRL+ALT+X.

How can I make the Windows key version of the shortcut work?

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WinKey starts your favorite applications, folders, and Web pages instantly.

This shell extension allows you to define keyboard shortcuts with the Windows key. You can use almost any key combination and create shortcuts to system folders such as My Computer, Network Neighborhood, Dial-Up Networking, Control Panel, and Recycle Bin.

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WinKey is freeware.

More on Winkey from Jeff at Coding Horror.

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Thanks for this tip. I've installed Winkey and I like it already! However, the fact that you have to use a program to get this feature implies that it cannot be done through Windows. Does anyone know if this is the case? – Bish Feb 24 '10 at 19:34
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AutoHotKey was built for this, as well!

#x::Run explorer.exe

would run explorer on winkey (#) and x (x). It's really that simple.

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You could also try Hotkeyz.

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