Windows: Can I change my keyboard keymapping not being an administrator?

Question

I don't have admin rights in my work machine. it runs Windows 7. Can I remap the keys in my keyboard? I've just repaired an old Model M keyboard and would like to use the caps lock as the windows key.

Answer 1

Yes, This can be done. Follow these steps to do this:

1. Download AutoHotKey portable version (believe you cannot install if not admin).
2. Create a scrip file (.ahk) for AutoHotKey and add a line as CapsLock::LWin
3. Now save the file and run it with AutoHotKey

You are done. Now when ever you press Caps Lock key, it will work as Win key. In script LWin is win key at left side of space bar. More Details.