> Original Problem: Using Windows98 I notice a new problem. We know that a computer > freezes once in awhile; must happen to the best of us. But what I notice now is that > after a freeze (and a cold bootup), all the shortcut keys in the start menu stop > functioning and have to be re-configured. > > When I go to the Start menu, look at the shortcut's properties ... the key stroke is > still listed but non-functioning. I then have to backstroke the key label, and hit >the > shortcut key again, and ok. It's a nuisance re-configuring the shortcut keys after >each > freeze and bootup. Can anything be done (besides never having a computer freeze)?
PETER SAYS: > Harold, I was referring to formatting the hard drive and reinstalling > windows because if the settings are being lost every time the system > freezes then usually it's a good sign to format the drive and reinstall the > OS and all the software. How often does your system freeze and require a > cold boot? > > Peter Kaulback ANSWER ... Not often ... only when I move too fast on the computer, especially Netscape (clicking here and there before things settle down is a bad habit of mine; maybe that has something to do with freezes). I only have 8 shortcut keys so it's no big deal reconfiguring them when it does freeze. It's just that I was curious to know *why* the shortcut keys would lose their effectiveness even though they remained in the properties window ... and then would regain it only after my entering anew the key designation. ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
