MapKeyboard

MapKeyboard for Windows is a useful tool if you'd like to customize your keyboard and its functionality, it simply allows you to dictate which key does what. MapKeyboard for Windows is also free, meaning you don't have to pay a dime for this simple program. It is a small editor for the "Scancode Map" registry entry that Windows uses to remap keys at the system level. The program window shows a picture of a full keyboard: you click the key you want to change and then choose its new function in the "Remap selected key to" box at the bottom. Keys can be remapped to act as other keys or disabled completely, which helps on laptops and on keyboards with a non-standard layout. Because the mapping is stored in the Windows registry, it works the same in all applications and games, and MapKeyboard does not need to stay running in the background. The changes are saved with the "Save layout" button, take effect after Windows is restarted and stay active after every reboot. The "Reset keyboard layout" button removes all remappings and restores the default layout. MapKeyboard is a portable program of about 100 KB that runs without installation, but it needs administrator rights to write the registry setting. It was developed by InchWest, which now offers keyboard remapping in its newer Hotkeycontrol program.

Features:

• Free
• Visual keyboard for selecting keys
• Remaps or disables keys system-wide
• Portable, no installation needed

MapKeyboard allows you to customize your keyboard layout easily and efficiently, enhancing your productivity and overall computer usage experience.

Conclusion is that MapKeyboard for Windows is simple and efficient and will get the job done when it comes to customizing the layout of your keyboard; you don't need any other external layouts. Keep in mind that the program has not been updated for many years and that the on-screen keys show short labels, but hovering over a key shows its full name in a tooltip. If a remapping causes problems, the reset button and a restart bring back the standard layout.