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I used to use scancode map registry key to remap my ctrl/caps lock/esc keys to my liking. I was able to do this system wide or for a particular user only.
Starting in Windows 7 (maybe Vista too), the user only setting does not take effect.
Does anyone know if it's still possible to use this setting in hkey_current_user/keyboard layout/scancode map???
Thanks,
jbum
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Yes. HKCU seems not to work under Win 7. Isn't it?
Hi guys, i have downloaded keytweak to my laptop, but when i try and change the keys around it says
"Could not remove scancode map from registry"
Are any of you able to help me out ?
I'm still seeking an answer. It was really handy to be able to edit the registry and only remap the keys for my user. Now my entire family has to deal with my odd remappings. Anyone have any ideas?
Did anyone ever find an answer to this question?
I hit the same problem; the solution that used to work for the current user under XP no longer work under Windows 7.
Is this generally true for Windows 7, or is it an artifact of my particular set-up?
