Windows – Want to assign a shortcut key to open a program?

3. Hit the required key on the keyboard (F1 to F12 key) that you want to be used as the keyboard shortcut. (I have used the F1 key). To use a letter in the alphabet, you will need to use Ctrl + Alt + Your desired letter (remember not to use the windows standard key combinations – see here).

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4. Select OK and Apply.

5. Now use your shortcut key anywhere in Windows to open/run your program.