I’m late to this thread so apologies if this was already seen/discussed… This very informative post<http://sunbehindtheclouds.com/2015/09/11/onenote-surface-pen-hack/#comment-1669> (to me at least) from MVP Colin Smith provides some encouraging details out of a Paul Thurrot post he found entitled windows-10-tip-choose-the-right-onenote-app<https://www.thurrott.com/uncategorized/5358/windows-10-tip-choose-the-right-onenote-app> Attributed there to one of his readers named Mark Wibaux gives the following procedure:
Here is a summary of his instructions: 1. Uninstall Universal OneNote by starting an elevated PowerShell session and running the following command: Get-AppxPackage *OneNote* | Remove-AppxPackage 1. Launch regedit and go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\onenote-cmd 2. Create a new Key “Shell” 3. Under shell create a new key “Open” 4. Under open, create a new key “Command” 5. Under command, edit the (Default) REG_SZ entry and enter path to the OneNote desktop executable. The easiest way I found was to open up the “OneNoteDesktop\Shell\Open\Command” registry key that was right below the onenote-cmd key and copy the string from there (without the /hyperlink “%1” ending) to the entry Colin’s article further provides a ZIP with a script to automate the above process… Dunno if this is a help or old news, but here it is FWIW Ed Aldrich Mobile: (401) 924-2293 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [Description: Description: cid:[email protected]] Ent Cli Mgmt (2003-2015)) Sent from my Microsoft Surface From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ryan Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 12:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [mssms] Surface pen open OneNote desktop The key I've been setting is HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\onenote-cmd\Shell\Open\Command and the (Default) property should be pointed towards your OneNote desktop app exe. After setting that, you still need to open the OneNote modern app once, then remove the app, then open OneNote desktop and set it as the default through those prompts. Setting OneNote as the default for everything through Control Panel doesn't actually set it as the default for everything. This has to be done through the desktop app itself. There is probably something in the user registry that bypasses all of this, but I haven't had time to use Process Monitor and search for the key. I think I'll just wait for the fix from Microsoft. On Thu, Oct 1, 2015 at 10:49 AM, Rod Trent <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: So, you’ve been able to locate an actual regkey? From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>] On Behalf Of Ryan Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2015 10:59 AM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [mssms] Surface pen open OneNote desktop Just a quick update. I got word from a Surface lead that this is Microsoft's official stance: https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/touch-mouse-and-search/surface-pen-default-onenote?os=windows-10 It seems like the only way they know how to do it is through the method I described earlier. I imagine if I threw a few more hours into this I could figure it out, but the official statement from Microsoft is good enough for the people I'm working with. Thanks for the responses! On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 3:39 PM, Niall Brady <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: any reg keys in hkcu ? try process monitor to see what it sticks there when the functionality is 'enabled' via the store app On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 10:33 PM, Lindenfeld, Ivan <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Same result here. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>] On Behalf Of Ryan Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 2:17 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [mssms] Surface pen open OneNote desktop Has anyone been able to automate this? I've been trying, but here are my results: If the modern app is installed then the pen will always open the modern app. If the modern app is removed and a registry key is set at HKEY CLASSES for onenote-cmd, then the desktop version will open when you hit the pen, but only if the modern app was opened once by that user before being removed. Am I missing something? I've spent hours on this and can't get the pen to open the desktop version of OneNote under any other conditions... ________________________________ NOTICE: The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, you are hereby notified to: (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. ________________________________ Legal Notice: This email is intended only for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not an intended recipient and have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replying to this email or calling +44(0) 2083269015 (UK) or +1 866 592 4214 (USA). This email and any attachments may be privileged and/or confidential. The unauthorized use, disclosure, copying or printing of any information it contains is strictly prohibited. The opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of 1E Ltd. Nothing in this email will operate to bind 1E to any order or other contract.
