Change in Windows 10 Shortcut key behavior
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I make frequent use of the "Shortcut keys" feature of Windows to assign keys to various programs I use frequently (e.g. PuTTY, see picture) to both quickly open windows, and switch to that open window, if it's not in the foreground.
Following the advice in this question, I usually put the shortcut under C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms or C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms_hotkeys
It seems this behavior as changed in a recent Windows 10 build (at least as of 1703).
Now, if the window assigned to the Shortcut key is already open, hitting the Shortcut key again (e.g. Ctrl-Alt-P) will open a new window, rather than switch the previously open window. This is quite annoying, and negatively impacts my work flow.
Just curious if anybody knew of a way to make it resort to the original behavior of switching back to the open window, when a window is already open, rather than opening a new window entirely.
Thanks!
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asked May 12 '17 at 12:32
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I make frequent use of the "Shortcut keys" feature of Windows to assign keys to various programs I use frequently (e.g. PuTTY, see picture) to both quickly open windows, and switch to that open window, if it's not in the foreground.
Following the advice in this question, I usually put the shortcut under C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms or C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms_hotkeys
It seems this behavior as changed in a recent Windows 10 build (at least as of 1703).
Now, if the window assigned to the Shortcut key is already open, hitting the Shortcut key again (e.g. Ctrl-Alt-P) will open a new window, rather than switch the previously open window. This is quite annoying, and negatively impacts my work flow.
Just curious if anybody knew of a way to make it resort to the original behavior of switching back to the open window, when a window is already open, rather than opening a new window entirely.
Thanks!
windows windows-10 keyboard-shortcuts
asked May 12 '17 at 12:32
TronmanTronman
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I cannot reproduce this on Windows 10 with Creators Update (version 1703, build 10.0.15063). I setCtrl + Alt + Rtocmd.exeshortcut in the Start menu and it always brings me in the same instance of cmd. I am interested in the other behavior, i.e. I'd like each Ctrl + Alr + R press to launch a separate cmd instance.
– Palec
Jun 18 '17 at 16:08
1
@Palec You are correct. When I create a short cut to cmd.exe, the hotkey does indeed switch to the already opened window. But when I try it with other applications (PuTTY, Chrome, MS Paint), it uses the "open new window" behavior. Very peculiar! I may need to post the question on MS TechNet. My Win10 version is 1703, 15063.413.
– Tronman
Jun 19 '17 at 17:09
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I make frequent use of the "Shortcut keys" feature of Windows to assign keys to various programs I use frequently (e.g. PuTTY, see picture) to both quickly open windows, and switch to that open window, if it's not in the foreground.
Following the advice in this question, I usually put the shortcut under C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms or C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms_hotkeys
It seems this behavior as changed in a recent Windows 10 build (at least as of 1703).
Now, if the window assigned to the Shortcut key is already open, hitting the Shortcut key again (e.g. Ctrl-Alt-P) will open a new window, rather than switch the previously open window. This is quite annoying, and negatively impacts my work flow.
Just curious if anybody knew of a way to make it resort to the original behavior of switching back to the open window, when a window is already open, rather than opening a new window entirely.
Thanks!
windows windows-10 keyboard-shortcuts
asked May 12 '17 at 12:32
TronmanTronman
1264
I make frequent use of the "Shortcut keys" feature of Windows to assign keys to various programs I use frequently (e.g. PuTTY, see picture) to both quickly open windows, and switch to that open window, if it's not in the foreground.
Following the advice in this question, I usually put the shortcut under C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms or C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms_hotkeys
It seems this behavior as changed in a recent Windows 10 build (at least as of 1703).
Now, if the window assigned to the Shortcut key is already open, hitting the Shortcut key again (e.g. Ctrl-Alt-P) will open a new window, rather than switch the previously open window. This is quite annoying, and negatively impacts my work flow.
Just curious if anybody knew of a way to make it resort to the original behavior of switching back to the open window, when a window is already open, rather than opening a new window entirely.
Thanks!
windows windows-10 keyboard-shortcuts
windows windows-10 keyboard-shortcuts
asked May 12 '17 at 12:32
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asked May 12 '17 at 12:32
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asked May 12 '17 at 12:32
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asked May 12 '17 at 12:32
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asked May 12 '17 at 12:32
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I cannot reproduce this on Windows 10 with Creators Update (version 1703, build 10.0.15063). I setCtrl + Alt + Rtocmd.exeshortcut in the Start menu and it always brings me in the same instance of cmd. I am interested in the other behavior, i.e. I'd like each Ctrl + Alr + R press to launch a separate cmd instance.
– Palec
Jun 18 '17 at 16:08
1
@Palec You are correct. When I create a short cut to cmd.exe, the hotkey does indeed switch to the already opened window. But when I try it with other applications (PuTTY, Chrome, MS Paint), it uses the "open new window" behavior. Very peculiar! I may need to post the question on MS TechNet. My Win10 version is 1703, 15063.413.
– Tronman
Jun 19 '17 at 17:09
add a comment |
I cannot reproduce this on Windows 10 with Creators Update (version 1703, build 10.0.15063). I setCtrl + Alt + Rtocmd.exeshortcut in the Start menu and it always brings me in the same instance of cmd. I am interested in the other behavior, i.e. I'd like each Ctrl + Alr + R press to launch a separate cmd instance.
– Palec
Jun 18 '17 at 16:08
1
@Palec You are correct. When I create a short cut to cmd.exe, the hotkey does indeed switch to the already opened window. But when I try it with other applications (PuTTY, Chrome, MS Paint), it uses the "open new window" behavior. Very peculiar! I may need to post the question on MS TechNet. My Win10 version is 1703, 15063.413.
– Tronman
Jun 19 '17 at 17:09
I cannot reproduce this on Windows 10 with Creators Update (version 1703, build 10.0.15063). I set
Ctrl + Alt + R to cmd.exe shortcut in the Start menu and it always brings me in the same instance of cmd. I am interested in the other behavior, i.e. I'd like each Ctrl + Alr + R press to launch a separate cmd instance.– Palec
Jun 18 '17 at 16:08
I cannot reproduce this on Windows 10 with Creators Update (version 1703, build 10.0.15063). I set
Ctrl + Alt + R to cmd.exe shortcut in the Start menu and it always brings me in the same instance of cmd. I am interested in the other behavior, i.e. I'd like each Ctrl + Alr + R press to launch a separate cmd instance.– Palec
Jun 18 '17 at 16:08
1
1
@Palec You are correct. When I create a short cut to cmd.exe, the hotkey does indeed switch to the already opened window. But when I try it with other applications (PuTTY, Chrome, MS Paint), it uses the "open new window" behavior. Very peculiar! I may need to post the question on MS TechNet. My Win10 version is 1703, 15063.413.
– Tronman
Jun 19 '17 at 17:09
@Palec You are correct. When I create a short cut to cmd.exe, the hotkey does indeed switch to the already opened window. But when I try it with other applications (PuTTY, Chrome, MS Paint), it uses the "open new window" behavior. Very peculiar! I may need to post the question on MS TechNet. My Win10 version is 1703, 15063.413.
– Tronman
Jun 19 '17 at 17:09
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Taking the first issue about the path of shortcuts of start menu--
If you want to get to your user-specific Start Menu folder go to
this path::
"C:UsersusernameAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms"
And if you want to get to the All Users start menu, just use this
instead::
"C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms"
For the second issue, you can restore the opened window with Win key shortcut. When you open putty, see the placement of the putty icon in taskbar (mean if it is 2nd or 3rd place etc.). Say if putty icon shown in 2nd position in taskbar press Win+2.
answered May 12 '17 at 14:05
BiswapriyoBiswapriyo
3,48641444
That is helpful, although it does mean retaining my muscle memory which is never easy! A way to restore or toggle the original behavior would be preferable.
– Tronman
May 16 '17 at 16:09
The pin the shortcut in taskbar to a fixed position.
– Biswapriyo
May 16 '17 at 19:56
add a comment |
I've created a simple C# program designed to emulate the original behavior. It's not perfect, but should be sufficient for simple use cases. Please find it here:
https://github.com/Tronman100/TaskSwitcher
answered Feb 4 '18 at 18:51
TronmanTronman
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Taking the first issue about the path of shortcuts of start menu--
If you want to get to your user-specific Start Menu folder go to
this path::
"C:UsersusernameAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms"
And if you want to get to the All Users start menu, just use this
instead::
"C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms"
For the second issue, you can restore the opened window with Win key shortcut. When you open putty, see the placement of the putty icon in taskbar (mean if it is 2nd or 3rd place etc.). Say if putty icon shown in 2nd position in taskbar press Win+2.
answered May 12 '17 at 14:05
BiswapriyoBiswapriyo
3,48641444
That is helpful, although it does mean retaining my muscle memory which is never easy! A way to restore or toggle the original behavior would be preferable.
– Tronman
May 16 '17 at 16:09
The pin the shortcut in taskbar to a fixed position.
– Biswapriyo
May 16 '17 at 19:56
add a comment |
Taking the first issue about the path of shortcuts of start menu--
If you want to get to your user-specific Start Menu folder go to
this path::
"C:UsersusernameAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms"
And if you want to get to the All Users start menu, just use this
instead::
"C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms"
For the second issue, you can restore the opened window with Win key shortcut. When you open putty, see the placement of the putty icon in taskbar (mean if it is 2nd or 3rd place etc.). Say if putty icon shown in 2nd position in taskbar press Win+2.
answered May 12 '17 at 14:05
BiswapriyoBiswapriyo
3,48641444
That is helpful, although it does mean retaining my muscle memory which is never easy! A way to restore or toggle the original behavior would be preferable.
– Tronman
May 16 '17 at 16:09
The pin the shortcut in taskbar to a fixed position.
– Biswapriyo
May 16 '17 at 19:56
add a comment |
Taking the first issue about the path of shortcuts of start menu--
If you want to get to your user-specific Start Menu folder go to
this path::
"C:UsersusernameAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms"
And if you want to get to the All Users start menu, just use this
instead::
"C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms"
For the second issue, you can restore the opened window with Win key shortcut. When you open putty, see the placement of the putty icon in taskbar (mean if it is 2nd or 3rd place etc.). Say if putty icon shown in 2nd position in taskbar press Win+2.
answered May 12 '17 at 14:05
BiswapriyoBiswapriyo
3,48641444
Taking the first issue about the path of shortcuts of start menu--
If you want to get to your user-specific Start Menu folder go to
this path::
"C:UsersusernameAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms"
And if you want to get to the All Users start menu, just use this
instead::
"C:ProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms"
For the second issue, you can restore the opened window with Win key shortcut. When you open putty, see the placement of the putty icon in taskbar (mean if it is 2nd or 3rd place etc.). Say if putty icon shown in 2nd position in taskbar press Win+2.
answered May 12 '17 at 14:05
BiswapriyoBiswapriyo
3,48641444
answered May 12 '17 at 14:05
BiswapriyoBiswapriyo
3,48641444
answered May 12 '17 at 14:05
BiswapriyoBiswapriyo
3,48641444
answered May 12 '17 at 14:05
BiswapriyoBiswapriyo
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That is helpful, although it does mean retaining my muscle memory which is never easy! A way to restore or toggle the original behavior would be preferable.
– Tronman
May 16 '17 at 16:09
The pin the shortcut in taskbar to a fixed position.
– Biswapriyo
May 16 '17 at 19:56
add a comment |
That is helpful, although it does mean retaining my muscle memory which is never easy! A way to restore or toggle the original behavior would be preferable.
– Tronman
May 16 '17 at 16:09
The pin the shortcut in taskbar to a fixed position.
– Biswapriyo
May 16 '17 at 19:56
That is helpful, although it does mean retaining my muscle memory which is never easy! A way to restore or toggle the original behavior would be preferable.
– Tronman
May 16 '17 at 16:09
That is helpful, although it does mean retaining my muscle memory which is never easy! A way to restore or toggle the original behavior would be preferable.
– Tronman
May 16 '17 at 16:09
The pin the shortcut in taskbar to a fixed position.
– Biswapriyo
May 16 '17 at 19:56
The pin the shortcut in taskbar to a fixed position.
– Biswapriyo
May 16 '17 at 19:56
add a comment |
I've created a simple C# program designed to emulate the original behavior. It's not perfect, but should be sufficient for simple use cases. Please find it here:
https://github.com/Tronman100/TaskSwitcher
answered Feb 4 '18 at 18:51
TronmanTronman
1264
add a comment |
I've created a simple C# program designed to emulate the original behavior. It's not perfect, but should be sufficient for simple use cases. Please find it here:
https://github.com/Tronman100/TaskSwitcher
answered Feb 4 '18 at 18:51
TronmanTronman
1264
add a comment |
I've created a simple C# program designed to emulate the original behavior. It's not perfect, but should be sufficient for simple use cases. Please find it here:
https://github.com/Tronman100/TaskSwitcher
answered Feb 4 '18 at 18:51
TronmanTronman
1264
I've created a simple C# program designed to emulate the original behavior. It's not perfect, but should be sufficient for simple use cases. Please find it here:
https://github.com/Tronman100/TaskSwitcher
answered Feb 4 '18 at 18:51
TronmanTronman
1264
answered Feb 4 '18 at 18:51
TronmanTronman
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answered Feb 4 '18 at 18:51
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I cannot reproduce this on Windows 10 with Creators Update (version 1703, build 10.0.15063). I set
Ctrl + Alt + Rtocmd.exeshortcut in the Start menu and it always brings me in the same instance of cmd. I am interested in the other behavior, i.e. I'd like each Ctrl + Alr + R press to launch a separate cmd instance.– Palec
Jun 18 '17 at 16:08
1
@Palec You are correct. When I create a short cut to cmd.exe, the hotkey does indeed switch to the already opened window. But when I try it with other applications (PuTTY, Chrome, MS Paint), it uses the "open new window" behavior. Very peculiar! I may need to post the question on MS TechNet. My Win10 version is 1703, 15063.413.
– Tronman
Jun 19 '17 at 17:09