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Remap keyboard combinations, not just single registry values

I'm getting real tired of pressing shift every time I want to type $ or #. I've checked out key remapping programs like SharpKeys and a few others, but they don't support the SHIFT+[key] actions. The problem is they modify the registry value for a single key only (I think).

I want to flip over my number keys so when I type 4, it outputs $, similar to a French keyboard. (I tried physically rotating the key so it's upside down, but that's not working).

There must be a solution for this - can you help?

Solution

  • The registry hackers move virtual keys around. What you need is a custom keyboard layout. You can easily create your own with the Microsoft KeyBoard Layout Creator utility.