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Windows how to use the right ctrl key as the left ctrl?

I am wondering what should I do to let the windows system recognize the right ctrl as the left one, and the left ctrl as the right ctrl. I want to do this since my left little finger is really tired of pressing left ctrl.

I tried using an ergonomic keyboard but it does not help.

Thanks.

Solution

  • Have you heard of SharpKeys?

    SharpKeys (ver. 3.5) is a very tiny Windows freeware that allows you to remap or even reassign computer keyboard keys in the couple of different ways we saw above. It does so by adding an entry to your computer’s registry. SharpKeys runs on Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000.

    To start mapping an old key to a new custom one,

    • run SharpKeys and click on the Add button. The key mapping dialog opens up giving you a long list of key positions to pick from.
    • You can also click on Type Key and manually select the key you want by pressing it on the keyboard.
    • Next, click the Write to Registry button and a reboot for the changes to take effect notification will come up. After the reboot, your keys will stand remapped. You can go back to Edit or Delete the mapping altogether.