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FixCtrlBackspace.ahk
; how to write scripts: http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/
#IfWinActive ahk_class CabinetWClass ; File Explorer
^Backspace::
#IfWinActive ahk_class Progman ; Desktop
^Backspace::
#IfWinActive ahk_class Notepad
^Backspace::
Send ^+{Left}{Backspace}
#IfWinActive
; source and context: http://superuser.com/a/636973/124606
; relevant documentation links:
; writing hotkeys
; http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/Hotkeys.htm
; list of key codes (including Backspace)
; http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/KeyList.htm
; the #IfWinActive directive
; http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/commands/_IfWinActive.htm
; the Send command
; http://www.autohotkey.com/docs/commands/Send.htm
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Added suggested addition from roryokane's comment to support Desktop

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