Status: No need for registry backup, the 1.1 version of the software allows you to delete all key modifications within it, in order to return your keyboard to normal.
I came across a nice utility for changing keyboard keys in Windows. It's called Sharpkeys. Basically, you open the program, select which keyboard key you want to change (such as Left Alt), and choose what key you want it to actually be (such as Left CTRL). Here's the website:
http://www.randyrants.com/sharpkeys/
On the 7405gx, it will do all of the keys except for the Function key and the special hotkeys that control volume, mail, etc. For example, I assigned the "|\" key to the left of the spacebar to be "Left Alt" and the left alt button to be "Left CTRL", because those keys are more natural for my fingers to press. Physically the keys look the same, but their functions are now different.
Once you've installed the program, open it and you will see a black screen with green text and some buttons. To add a new key assignment, do the following:
1. Click the "Add" button
2. To select which key will be changed, click on the "Type Key" button on the left under "Map this key (From key):" and click the "OK" button OR select the key from the list.
3. To change what character is actually typed when you press the key, do the same as #2 except choose the "Type Key" button the right under "To this key (To key):"
4. Click the "OK" button.
5. Click the "Write to registry" button.
6. Click the "Close" button.
7. Restart your computer or logout. When you load back up, the key changes will be in effect.
You can revert to the original state by clicking the "Delete all" button.
This is a neat program because you can change your laptop keyboard keys to do whatever you want. Please post any comments, questions, or suggestions and I will update this post as necessary.
I came across a nice utility for changing keyboard keys in Windows. It's called Sharpkeys. Basically, you open the program, select which keyboard key you want to change (such as Left Alt), and choose what key you want it to actually be (such as Left CTRL). Here's the website:
http://www.randyrants.com/sharpkeys/
On the 7405gx, it will do all of the keys except for the Function key and the special hotkeys that control volume, mail, etc. For example, I assigned the "|\" key to the left of the spacebar to be "Left Alt" and the left alt button to be "Left CTRL", because those keys are more natural for my fingers to press. Physically the keys look the same, but their functions are now different.
Once you've installed the program, open it and you will see a black screen with green text and some buttons. To add a new key assignment, do the following:
1. Click the "Add" button
2. To select which key will be changed, click on the "Type Key" button on the left under "Map this key (From key):" and click the "OK" button OR select the key from the list.
3. To change what character is actually typed when you press the key, do the same as #2 except choose the "Type Key" button the right under "To this key (To key):"
4. Click the "OK" button.
5. Click the "Write to registry" button.
6. Click the "Close" button.
7. Restart your computer or logout. When you load back up, the key changes will be in effect.
You can revert to the original state by clicking the "Delete all" button.
This is a neat program because you can change your laptop keyboard keys to do whatever you want. Please post any comments, questions, or suggestions and I will update this post as necessary.
