[elesbb]

i just tried this . you are correct about the "**" entering a "P" for a pause . to enter just "**" do these reg edits and it will take you to the default windows dialer .

Delete the keys completely
HKLM\SECURITY\PHONE\SKIN\
HKLM\SECURITY\PHONE\SmartDial\

Attatched is a mortscript that will do it for you . along with a CAB to restore the dialer back to HTC's if you or anyone else wishes .

Do a soft reset after running either the script or the cab