#1644 closed defect (worksforme)
Ubuntu host - Windows key does not work
| Reported by: | James | Owned by: | |
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| Component: | other | Version: | VirtualBox 1.6.0 |
| Keywords: | linux host, windows key, modifiers | Cc: | |
| Guest type: | other | Host type: | Linux |
Description
I am running Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy) and my virtual machines do not recognize the Windows key - I would love to be able to use shortcuts like Win+R and Win+D in my virtual machines. I've attached a screenshot of my keyboard preferences that may be relevant. If I should change that setting to a certain value then please let me know.
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Change History (5)
by , 17 years ago
| Attachment: | win-key.png added |
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comment:1 by , 17 years ago
| Host type: | other → Linux |
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comment:2 by , 16 years ago
comment:3 by , 15 years ago
| Resolution: | → worksforme |
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| Status: | new → closed |
Please reopen if necessary.
comment:4 by , 15 years ago
I did two things, one of which fixed the problem:
1) Started with a fresh Ubuntu install 2) Moved to VBox 2.x
I am not sure what happened - maybe I had an odd keyboard setting somewhere. So I guess you are correct to close this bug. Thanks.
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While I'm sure you have a legitimate problem, I'm running VirtualBox 1.6.4 and a fresh install of Ubuntu 8.04. My guest OS of Windows XP Pro OEM w/ SP3 responds to the Windows key.