It should be a relatively simple task, but for some strange reason, Windows has never included an official built-in tool. In general, if you want to change keys or customize your keyboard beyond the traditional layouts, you need to download something like the Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator. However, for years there has been a lightweight and precise tool that does an excellent job and works without hiccups on Windows: KeyTweak.
Why Change Keys?
A key that doesn't register, another that is too annoying and we press it by accident all the time, or a function we need in a special way. The versatility and speed of the keyboard have no rival, but some of its problems can be a bit uncomfortable to solve without external help. The first step (basic and fundamental, I would dare say) is to confirm that it is properly configured. After whole years and dedicated guides on the subject, there are still millions of computers out there using incorrect keyboard layouts (for example, Latin American when it should be Spanish, and vice versa).
The second step is to visualize what kind of changes you want to make. Do you want to block the Windows key? Restore the left Ctrl to its historical position in place of Caps Lock? Emulate keys to control volume? All of that is possible with KeyTweak, a program designed by Travis Krumsick that dates back to 2009. Despite carrying more than a decade on its shoulders, KeyTweak works wonderfully on the latest editions of Windows.
How to Use KeyTweak
The process is very simple: Click on the key you want to change, choose its new function from the list, click "Remap Key", and finally "Apply". The settings will only be applied once you restart the computer, so I recommend specifying all changes at once if you prefer to save time. Didn't work as expected? No problem: One click on "Restore All Defaults", and restart.
https://old.neoteo.com/mousefighter-emula-un-raton-con-el-teclado/KeyTweak also offers an option to disable keys (find it on the keyboard, click "Disable Key", "Apply" and restart), and two "learning modes". The "Half" mode requires that you first press the key to modify, and then select its new function from the list. The "Full" mode, on the other hand, is used to move scancodes, very useful in programming special keys.
KeyTweak's limitations are essentially related to its age, and the lack of Spanish support. For example, if the Ñ key stops working, the program does not allow you to move it to another key because it does not appear in the list. It also cannot work with the Fn keys on laptops or create macros, and the changes are global, meaning they affect all user profiles. However, KeyTweak is a tool that has resisted the passage of time very well, and you should keep it in mind.
(Editor's note: The download is a safe mirror on Majorgeeks, because the official page no longer exists.)
Download KeyTweak: Click here
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