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A UK backslash fix for VirtualPC and Remote Desktop Apps
After getting really fed up with not being able to type a backslash key in Windows when running RDC or Virtual PC, I developed Backslasher [8KB download, includes instructions] to re-map the key on a Mac OS keyboard where a backslash would normally sit. While this app is a for Windows, it was developed as an extension for Mac users to be able to work more effectively when using Windows.

[robg adds: This app was developed for UK keyboards; on my US machine, the backslash key works perfectly fine in RDC without any added software. I haven't tested the above application, but the Read Me includes the author's email address, in case you want further information. If you're having this issue, you may want to consider trying the program. If you do, please post back with any comments on its performance.]
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A UK backslash fix for VirtualPC and Remote Desktop
Authored by: donmc on Apr 18, '05 06:31:13PM

Fantastic - Just what I needed. Seems to work a treat.

Many Thanks



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A UK backslash fix for VirtualPC and Remote Desktop
Authored by: alexspeller on Feb 26, '06 01:28:10PM

Now hosted at:

www.alexspeller.com/hostedfiles/backslasher.zip



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A UK backslash fix for VirtualPC and Remote Desktop
Authored by: smiw on Apr 12, '06 06:54:18AM

Hold ALT key, then enter 092



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A UK backslash fix for VirtualPC and Remote Desktop
Authored by: nodsi on Apr 18, '08 04:35:11AM

This little app is the business, does exactly what it says on the tin :o)



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