How can I have both qwerty and azerty keyboards on same computer same time?

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I have both an azerty and a qwerty keyboards on my computer.

The azerty keyboard (FRA) is a real keyboard. The qwerty keyboard (ENG) is a magnetic track card reader recognized as a keyboard.

My windows 8 (but could be any windows) is configured with both FRA and ENG regional settings and I can switch easily between the two configuration using ALT+SHIFT.

I am wondering if there is any way to force the keyboard disposition (for one or the other) at a hardware level, perhaps by using a specific driver file or a specific software ? The main objective is to be able to use both inputs without having to change the keyboard layout in windows.

Many thanks for your help and/or your ideas :)

snowflake

Posted 2015-12-21T14:25:08.513

Reputation: 153

1How are the keyboards connected to the computer through the USB? In my experience I have been able to connect two USB keyboards to a single computer and both keyboards allowed input. – GeekyDaddy – 2016-01-11T21:02:49.630

I need to check with two real keyboards ! – snowflake – 2016-01-12T07:52:24.097

1I guess you need a driver which takes care of input from the keyboard and pass it to your OS in its own layout, despite the preferred layout set in OS settings. Or, a script which will make the switch for you, automatically. As you said you can easily switch between those layouts via two keys. I would walk on that easy way. – Teo – 2016-03-05T14:29:06.160

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The card reader could be setup as an OPOS card reader. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OPOS Many manufacturers have OPOS drivers along with how-to setup instructions.

Use a google search to look for your exact model and manufacture, Unless it is something that belongs in a museum, there should be resources.

bvaughn

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