Looking for the Windows key but
don't have
one on your keyboard?
Love your Quality vintage
keyboard but need the convenience of a Win key?
Our
Win Key Emulator can easily solve this problem
for you.
Simply download and install
Win Key Emulator
and
you will be able to use your
right Ctrl key as if
it were a genuine Windows logo key. The time and annoyance
you'll save by using this easy to use
and well tested product is well worth the small price!
Note:
If your keyboard doesn't have a
right
Ctrl key, or you prefer a
different key to use as a Windows key, contact us and you will be
amazed how quickly we can deliver your own preferred version -- at the
same low price.
What is the Windows key and
what does Win Key Emulator do?
The Windows key (also known as the Windows logo key) a
shortcut key originally introduced by Microsoft to promote and ease the
use of Windows.
The Windows key achieves this by providing shortcuts to
frequently used Windows functions. For example, tapping the Windows key
alone will open the Start menu (or close it). Pressing the M key while
the Windows key is held down will minimize all currently open Windows.
For a comprehensive list of Windows key shortcuts, please refer to the
Advanced tab.
Most newly manufactured keyboards have the
Windows key but they usually come with all sorts of tradeoffs and
compromises that make you miss the feel of a
true clicky
keyboard. Those quality vintage keyboards are becoming extinct, so if
you have one, hold on to it...
Whether you value vintage quality, or have a newer keyboard which
happens not to have the Windows key, our
Win Key Emulator
is the right solution for you: Keep using the keyboard you prefer
and have the
functionality of a Windows key.
Simply download and
install Win
Key Emulator
and
you will be able to use your right Ctrl key as if
it were a genuine Windows logo key.
As with all Software Candy products,
Win Key Emulator
is
completely free of any viruses or spyware (digitally signed for
authenticity and integrity) and is well tested for its advertised
features. If ever needed, you can also uninstall it completely with
a single click, performing a total cleanup after itself.
The beauty of this wizard is that you don't have to follow any complex
instructions or know how to type cryptic command line syntax. Once you
download this app (keep it on your desktop or in
an easy-to-find folder), you open it, click the Next button on
the
installation wizard and Voila! Your
right
Ctrl key will function just like a Windows logo key.
Note:
If your keyboard doesn't have a
right
Ctrl key or you prefer a
different key to use as a Windows key, contact us and you will be
amazed how quickly we can deliver your own preferred version -- at the
same low price.
For your convenience, a list of Windows key shortcuts are listed
in the table below. This list assumes Windows XP or higher and it will
be updated as we come across additional shortcut goodies:
| Key
Combination |
Operation |
| [Win Key] |
Open the Start menu (or
close it, if already open) |
| [Win Key] + B |
Select the first icon in
the Notification Area.
|
| [Win Key] + D |
Show the desktop while
hiding all currently open windows (or revert this operation when
pressed again).
|
| [Win
Key] + E |
Open Windows Explorer. |
| [Win Key] + F |
Open Windows Search. |
| [Win Key] + L |
Lock desktop (or switch
users). |
| [Win Key] + M |
Minimize all windows. |
| [Win Key] +
P (Windows 7) |
Switch between projection
modes and display types. |
| [Win Key] + R |
Open the run dialog. |
| [Win Key] + T (Windows
7) |
Cycle through items on the
Taskbar. |
| [Win Key] + U |
Open Utility Manager (ease
of access). |
| [Win Key] + Tab |
Iterate through open
programs on the Taskbar. |
| [Win Key] + Pause |
Open System Properties |
| [Win Key] + Ctrl
+ F |
Open Computers Search. |
| [Win Key] + Shift
+ M |
Restore windows minimized
by [Win Key] + M. |
| [Win Key] + F1 |
Open Windows Help. |
|
|
| [Win Key] + Left
Arrow (Windows 7) |
Align the window to the
left side of the screen, maximizing it vertically |
| [Win Key] + Right
Arrow (Windows 7) |
Align the window to the
right side of the screen, maximizing it vertically |
| [Win Key] + Up
Arrow (Windows 7) |
Maximize active window. |
| [Win Key] + Down
Arrow (Windows 7) |
Minimize active window. |
- Q1. I downloaded and installed this software. However, I
can't find its icon on the
desktop. Did I do anything wrong?
- A1. No, you did everything correctly.
By design, we do not clutter your desktop with unnecessary icons.
Instead, we cleanly install a shortcut in your Start Menu item. Click
the "How It Works" tab for more information
Download Software Candy’s
Win Key Emulator
and
you will be able to use your
right Ctrl key as if
it were a genuine Windows logo key:
- Click 'add this to my cart' button below.
- Download it (it will become immediately
available for download
after payment).
- Install it.
That's it. 
By purchasing this product, you receive 12 downloads for 365
days (whichever expires first). In effect, this gives you up to 12
FREE upgrades for one year. If you purchased this product, remember
to periodically check this page for a new version. We strive to
polish our products to perfection.
Note: Unless otherwise noted (in the compatibility list below), this software is compatible with
the 32-bit version of Windows. Download this FREE tool
to check whether your Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit.
