WinCompose allows the insertion of special characters such as é ž à Û ø ¤ « ¿ ® ™ using short and often very intuitive key combinations. For instance, ö is obtained using o + " and ™ is obtained using T + M.
The program is based on the well known Unix compose key and WinCompose ships with more than 2,000 compose rules.
Note: Versions 0.7.0 and up require the .NET Framework. Download link for the last non-.NET version is at v0.6.13 (direct download)
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Dependencies: | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
Path portability: | Automatic relative path (eg. ..\..\personal\work.doc) |
License: | WTFPL |
How to extract: | Download the "NoInstall" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Delete unnecessary locale resources. Launch WinCompose.exe. |
What's new? |
See: https://github.com/SamHocevar/wincompose/releases |
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webfork
on 2014-12-27 01:45
MIKLO: sure, but please thank the dev Sam Hocevar too :) [See website link for his email address ... it's at the bottom of the page.]
bzl333
on 2014-12-29 19:07
i like it but i wish it was easier to search for say symbols like dollar signs, ampersands etc and keep all the alphabet letter variations separate. Also, should be able to have a "favorites" tab that the user adds the best ones to.
MIKLO
on 2016-01-14 15:06
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webfork yes I did thank some time before I posted this, its not something I do often but this App really helped me and made it very easy to do what I was trying to do. Before using WinCompose it was a real nightmare to do things I wanted and most often I failed. So once again thanks for the hard work on this great useful software. ^5 |
HotKeysList displays the list of hot keys that are currently registered on your system. You can use this tool to easily determine which hot keys on your system are available to use.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch HotKeysList.exe. |
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Ennovy
on 2015-04-01 06:21
I used Ethervane ActiveHotkeys (http://www.tranglos.com/activehotkeys/)
webfork
on 2017-07-22 02:24
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I only use this program once every 2 years but I'm SO glad I have it. I don't know of a similar program for other operating systems. |
NeatMouse enables mouse control via the keyboard, useful when your physical mouse is unavailable or for high-precision in mouse movement. The program can be set to pointer movement of just one pixel per key-press.
Although the default settings rely on the number pad, settings are extremely customisable, including the ability to modify the program icon while the program is enabled. Multiple different mouse speeds and system configurations are available via profiles.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | MS-PL |
How to extract: |
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webfork
on 2014-01-05 02:12
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DarkShadow: retested twice at two different locations, looks okay on my side. |
Free Virtual Keyboard simulates a full keyboard. It can be operated both by mouse and touch screen, which allows people with mobility impairments to type data by using a pointing device.
Includes several colors and keyboard types to choose from (right-click the toolbar) as well as adjustable transparency for privacy.
Adware note: this program is listed as adware as it contains an advertisement for a "pro" version of the program listed in the settings. Not setting following the FreeVK.ini extract instruction below will also launch the a web page to the program website.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | No. Writes an empty key to HKCU\Software\ComfortSoftware\FreeVK |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
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What's new? |
See: https://freevirtualkeyboard.blogspot.com/ |
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agam
on 2019-11-11 11:07
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on virustotal (https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload) that program is "clean" ... no "ADWARE" ! |
TinyTask is a small, simple mouse and keyboard macro recorder. Anything you do with the mouse or type on the keyboard while the program is running can be replayed as many times as you choose. Recordings can even be compiled into an executable file.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 / Wine |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch tinytask.exe. Issue: If the program does not record mouse clicks, restart. |
Similar/alternative apps: | TyperTask |
What's new? |
See: https://www.tinytask.net/revision_history.php |
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hamasaki
on 2019-11-03 06:15
BifDefender doesn't like it, says the download zip is dangerous. False positive.
Midas
on 2019-11-03 16:23
@hamasaki: the issue has been bugging the developer for years...
hamasaki
on 2019-11-04 01:19
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@Midas. Thanks. It's ok, it's just the first time I've seen it and I've used BitDefender for quite awhile. Of course I took no notice of the warning. :) |
KeyboardStateView displays the current state and virtual key code of every key you press. It also allows you to view the current state of all keyboard keys.
For every key, you can view Key Name (VK_XXXX), Description, Key Code (Decimal), Key Code (Hexadecimal), Key Pressed Status, Key Toggled Status (Useful for Num Lock, Caps Lock) and last time that the key was pressed.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch KeyboardStateView.exe. |
MPH (Media Player Hotkeys) allows you to control many popular media players from one set of global hotkeys. Since different players all have different shortcuts, MPH only requires you remember one set of controls. Includes support for lesser-used and "media" buttons on your keyboard and allows a variety of functions including Play, Pause, PlayPause, Stop, Next, Previous, Volume Up, Volume Down, Volume Mute and Show Popup Menu.
These applications are fully or partially supported: 1by1, AIMP, AIMP3, AIMP4, ALPlayer, ALSong, Billy, CoolPlayer, Foobar2000 WA, foobar2000, KMPlayer, Light Alloy, Media Player Classic, MPC-BE, MPC-HC, Pandora Desktop App, PotPlayer, Quintessential Media Player, Screamer Radio, STP, Spider Player, Spotify, Trout, VLC, Winamp and Windows Media Player.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch MPH.exe. |
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Ganamyde
on 2013-06-07 11:27
skwire, you are too quick releasing your apps, its better you thoroughly test them first.
Napiophelios
on 2013-06-07 21:58
Seems to work fine on WinXPSP2
webfork
on 2013-12-26 21:09
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Got a new keyboard for my system the other day and once again this program came through for me to make the pause/play button work with VLC and Foobar. Win. |
Mouse-Only Keyboard (MOK) allows entry of short lengths of secret text using only the mouse to help defeat any hidden keyloggers. When run, it disables clipboard viewers within the system. Once you use the mouse to enter the secret text, you can press "Copy" to send it to the clipboard before pasting it into the target application. Once closed, MOK and the clipboard will be automatically cleared.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Free for personal use |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch mok.exe. |
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amidoingitright
on 2008-08-29 16:57
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FDRC
on 2010-04-08 14:39
I just downloaded it using ignoremail. They record your IP address when you download the file, so spoof it if you don't want them to see it. But here's the problem with the software: the executable file opens, but there is no on-screen keyboard anywhere. I was ready to start clicking away to test the product, but there isn't even a keyboard to use. The program is pretty much useless. Even the link that it has so you can visit the homepage takes you to a completely different product. I don't know why this thing is even online.
Midas
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I tested MOK on Windows 7 x64 and it worked as expected, so I'm upvoting it. |
KeyFreeze is a basic keyboard locking tool that lets you restrict the keyboard and mouse without locking the screen. Designed primarily for children to view a computer but prevent interaction (e.g. let them watch a cartoon or have a video chat with the grandparents).
The unfreeze key combination is Ctrl + Alt + Del.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch KeyFreeze.exe or KeyFreeze_x64.exe. |
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Fixed:
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Prompt24
on 2012-12-09 21:57
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Great! Must have! Just would be nice to have more options for keys combinations. Thanks. |
Tiper makes sounds as you type (confirming key presses.) Choose from several sound effects or add your own.
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Runs on: | WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Free for personal use |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Tiper.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | Qwertick |