keyboard shortcut using a single key (without ctrl+alt or winkey)

[sahteaccount]

I know that one can assign keyboard shortcuts in windows. But they are
all assigned as ctrl+alt+<key> or winkey+<key>.

Is there a way to assign just a single key to do a specific task? For
example, I don't use caps lock at all, so I would like to assign it to
do something else.

Thanks

 

[Ron Badour]

If it can be done, it will take third party software such as:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/KeyTweak.shtml

 

[sahteaccount]

Thank you for suggestion. I have tried keytweak before ( neat tool),
but it only allows to map a key to another key. From FAQ on authors
page:

"Can KeyTweak combine keystrokes into a single key? No. Keys can only
be remapped."

For example if I want to assign a key alt+tab, it is not possible. Do
you know any other software that may do this?

Thanks

 

[Randy Scarborough]

With AutoHotKey http://www.autohotkey.com/ you can make keys do just about
anything. Here is a script that makes the CapsLock key run freecell:

CapsLock::Run C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\FREECELL.EXE

AutoHotKey is freeware.

Randy Scarborough

 

[Elmo]

I know that one can assign keyboard shortcuts in windows. But they are
all assigned as ctrl+alt+<key> or winkey+<key>.

Is there a way to assign just a single key to do a specific task? For
example, I don't use caps lock at all, so I would like to assign it to
do something else.

Thanks

The function keys will work as shortcuts when combined with Ctrl or Alt.
I know that isn't what you asked for, but Ctrl/F9 gets me the weather
quite handily.

 

[sahteaccount]

Wonderful tool! Thank you

With AutoHotKeyhttp://www.autohotkey.com/you can make keys do just about
anything. Here is a script that makes the CapsLock key run freecell:

CapsLock::Run C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\FREECELL.EXE

AutoHotKey is freeware.

Randy Scarborough