Razer Blackwidow alt+tab gaming mode lies 0-O

DarKcS

Australia1237 Posts

June 25 2011 12:22 GMT

I've never had a problem with this issue on Logitech gaming issues (gaming mode disables alt+Tab on them) - the razer website specifically says :

The Razer BlackWidow features a “gaming mode” that allows the deactivation of the Windows key for specific applications, preventing it from being pressed accidentally during games, so the user does not get alt-tabbed to desktop at critical moments.

Gaming mode disables the windows key so it's only working half way for me but alt+tab still works. Using Windows 7. Although I guess if you look at it, it just says the Windows key is disabled, nothing else. What a useless feature..

ZnyX

Denmark44 Posts

June 25 2011 12:26 GMT

Alt+tab is a saying. It simply means that your game minimizes.

The gaming mode works just like it is supposed to, it disabled the 'windows key' on your keyboard. NOT the alt+tab combination.

I guess you could say that they 'worded' it wrong. But it makes perfect sense to me.

Uhh Negative

United States1090 Posts

June 25 2011 14:42 GMT

I feel like it's kind of hard to alt tab accidentally. I guess if you use both of those keys in a setup maybe you could do it, but then again why would do that? Some games like SC2 have an option to disable alt+tab.

ReaperX

Hong Kong1758 Posts

June 25 2011 14:43 GMT

Well, a lot of people do struggle with the Windows key issue (I remember Flash talking about having that issue and talking about it in an interview. Wouldn't say it's a completely useless "mode" though.

Pulimuli

Sweden2766 Posts

June 25 2011 15:27 GMT

Why would you want to disable alt+tab? its impossible to do that accidentally. It disables the windows button just as it is supposed to.

In your quote it even says it disables the windows key from alt+tabing the game -.-

Snackysnacks

United States411 Posts

June 25 2011 15:32 GMT

I think the wording is to give a understanding to those who never pressed the windows key during a game but hopefully know what alt-tab means.

sinani206

United States1959 Posts

June 25 2011 15:35 GMT

I have a BlackWidow and I turn gaming mode on but I use alt-tab all the time. I wouldn't like to have to switch out of gaming mode after every game to be able to do stuff in the background.

InvXXVII

Canada242 Posts

June 25 2011 15:49 GMT

As ithers have said, it s pretty hard to alt tab accidentally. Especially for sc 2 where the alt button is not really used. Plus most gamers like alt tabbing to checkout their fb page, the tl page, or just chat while waiting for another game

danbel1005

United States1319 Posts

June 25 2011 16:00 GMT

LMFAO. You have to be trolling me dude. Seriously...I honestly recommend you should read more than 2 times what you quote, DO NOT take punctuation marks for granted.
English is not my mother language yet I totally get it when they say " The Razer BlackWidow features a “gaming mode” that allows the deactivation of the Windows key for specific applications, preventing it from being pressed accidentally during games, so the user does not get alt-tabbed to desktop at critical moments."
COMMON!!!

“GAMING MODE” - allows the deactivation of the Windows key - which prevents it from being pressed accidentally during games - THEREFORE - the user does not (GET alt-tabbed) to desktop.

nero0220

2 Posts

September 30 2014 10:51 GMT

#10

GAMING MODE
Razer keyboards feature a 'Gaming Mode' that allows the deactivation of the Windows key, as well as the ‘Alt+Tab’ and ‘Alt+F4’ combo for specific applications, preventing them from being pressed accidentally during games, so you don’t get ’bounced back' to the desktop at critical moments. This lets you play with a peace of mind, without frustrating surprises.

http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-keyboards-keypads/gaming-mode

but we still can use ‘Alt+Tab’ and ‘Alt+F4’ in gaming mode LOL

nero0220

2 Posts

September 30 2014 11:02 GMT

#11

OMG, MY FAULT.. we need to set it inside the driver LOL
http://postimg.org/image/w54bc5421/

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