Remapping Second Keyboard on Windows 10

If you're tired of the way certain keys on your system work, such as the Caps Lock key, you can re-map them to function as a different key by using a registry hack. Windows has no built-in way to remap the keys, but there are simple and free software solutions available.

One popular solution is AutoHotKey, a small utility that allows you to easily map one key to another key or even turn the key off without having to enter the registry at all. For instance, I used the key mapping to just turn off my Caps Lock key, since I never use it.

To remap keyboard keys in Windows 10 using AutoHotKey, follow these steps:

Step 1: First of all, right-click on the desktop and select New → Text Document. Rename the text document to whatever you want.

Step 2: After creating and renaming the file, right click on it and select Edit script. Now, rename the text document to whatever you want.

Download the AutoHotKey software from the official website, install it like any other software and proceed with the following steps.

Almost every keyboard has keys that we do not use or sometimes even damaged. However, be warned that some applications might not take those special keystrokes properly. For example, with my particular configuration, pressing altgr+a in DotA2's teamchat will erase the text - instead of adding an ã like in other applications.

To remap a key using AutoHotKey, you need to find the value L in the VK_ column or more information, I wrote the complete steps on my log. Would create the keyboard as you normally would in KLC.

So for example if you want to bind L to N, you klc file manually. Essentially you just modify the VK_ column to match the value in the registry key. Once you are done, click the Write to Registry button and you’ll be told to log off or reboot for the changes to take effect.

Another option is to use Microsoft's Keyboard Layout Creator (KLC) to remap your keys. This will even allow you to add extra functionality to your keyboard, such as changing a key into a dead key (e.g., turning a key into a modifier key).

For instance, I used the key mapping to bind my Caps Lock key to another function. You can also use SharpKeys, which is a small utility that lets you easily map one key to another key or even turn the key off without having to enter the registry at all.

In order to edit the special keystrokes, like ctrl+FOO, you might need to edit the registry keys manually. If you want all the technical details on how the registry keys work, you can read about how to map keys using registry hacks.

By remapping your keyboard keys, you can make your typing experience more efficient and comfortable. You can reassign another unused key to work like the damaged key or simply change a key into a dead key.

In conclusion, remapping your second keyboard on Windows 10 is a simple process that can be done using free software solutions such as AutoHotKey or SharpKeys. With these tools, you can easily map one key to another key or even turn the key off without having to enter the registry at all.

Remapping second keyboard on windows 10