How do I disable the F3 key?

[Robwood]

I use F2 to rename files all the time and never have use for the search function, so you can imagine my frustration when I hit F3 instead of F2. I've searched the internet for a solution, which tells me this:

A. To disable the F3 key search capability, perform the following steps:

1. Start regedit.
2. Navigate to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Inte rnet Explorer\Restrictions registry subkey. If this subkey doesn't exist, open the Edit menu and select New, Key to create it.
3. From the Edit menu, select New, DWORD Value.
4. Enter the name NoFindFiles, then press Enter.
5. Double-click the value, set it to 1, then click OK.
6. Log off and log on for the change to take effect.

Here's my problem: when I follow the file path mentioned in Step 2, I make it as far as HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft--THERE IS NO IE FOLDER! Another website suggested going through HKEY_USERS and following the exact same file path, which leads me to the exact same dead end.

Is there a REAL way for me to disable the F3 key? Thanks!

[Kevin_gibson]

1. Start regedit.

2. Navigate to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Inte rnet Explorer\Restrictions registry subkey. If this subkey doesn't exist, open the Edit menu and select New, Key to create it.
3. From the Edit menu, select New, DWORD Value.
4. Enter the name NoFindFiles, then press Enter.
5. Double-click the value, set it to 1, then click OK.
6. Log off and log on for the change to take effect

Sound simple enough instructions.

Here's my problem: when I follow the file path mentioned in Step 2, I make it as far as HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft--THERE IS NO IE FOLDER! Another website suggested going through HKEY_USERS and following the exact same file path, which leads me to the exact same dead end.

Er...Why don't you create the value it's asking for?

[Robwood]

How do I create a new folder in Regedit?

[Robwood]

I've figured out how to create the folders, and shockingly the procedure didn't work. Anybody got anything? I don't want to resort to popping off the F3 key!

[Robwood]

Originally Posted by oldman

So whats the big deal.

When I accidentally hit F3 instead of F2, I can't immediately hit F2 and rename the file; I have to waste my time waiting for that insufferable search box to pop up and then close it before I can get back to what I was actually trying to accomplish, which gets very tiring very quickly. (Which, incidentally, is the same reason why I've disabled the Windows key, since accidentally hitting it interfered with gameplay of DOS-emulated games.)

Originally Posted by oldman

Just aim your finger better.

1. I shouldn't have to.
2. I'm too lazy to.

[Robwood]

Nope. Highlight-->F2 is a lot faster than Highlight-->Right click-->Scroll down list-->Click Rename, which is why I don't want to stop doing it.

[Robwood]

Originally Posted by oldman

F2 can't read your mind.

Yes it can, with 100% accuracy!

Originally Posted by oldman

F2 hilites the first file in the directory list

No, my mouse pointer does the highlighting (single-click to open!)

Originally Posted by oldman

Then you type enter to scroll to the one to rename

Type enter to scroll? What're YOU smoking? Can I have some?