Vista Tutorial - Remap Windows shortcut keys?

I am wondering if there is a way to remap the Windows shortcut keys. A specific example is the [Win][E] opens Windows Explorer but I would like that key to open a different file manager. I have tried different key tweaking programs and the ones I have tried do not allow changing a combination of keys such as the Win key together with another key. I would like something that would also work in Windows XP.

I would guess that Windows bans any changes to the Win key, as it is THEIR key. I would think it would not be a huge problem if you are willing to use anther key such as ctrl or alt.

~Lordbob

The problem I have is that the programs I have don't allow combination keys such as [Win]+[E] or [Ctrl]+[E]. Are there any that allow that?

Also, so many programs use other [Ctrl] or [Shft] combinations. If there was a way to set [Ctrl]+[E] to open a file manager, would it be a global setting or would the next program I open take control of the [Ctrl]+[E] combination and use it for whatever it wants to? Who knows, I may end up exiting out of a program without saving by pressing a shortcut key instead of opening a program I was expecting to open.

the only way i can think is with a keyboard that lets you assign macros

The Razer Tarantula (I have it and love it) allows you to make macros with the 10 extra keys it has. I havent gotten it to work yet, but it says it can.

~Lordbob

I just assign my favorite programs to the [Ctrl]-[Alt]-key combination.

For example, Ctrl-Alt-C to open Google Chrome.