Why? Who needs two Start menu buttons?
No registry hacking. No bloated macro software. Just a small .exe and a simple config file. Modern keyboards come with two Windows keys: one on the left (useful for shortcuts like Win + D to show desktop) and one on the right (almost completely useless by default). The right Win key does the exact same thing as the left Win key — open the Start menu. win2key
It won’t change your life. But every time you tap that key and the right app appears instantly, you’ll feel a small, satisfying jolt of “ah, that’s clever.” No bloated macro software
And sometimes, that’s exactly what good software should do. Let me know in the comments — or tell me: what would you map that lonely right Windows key to? The right Win key does the exact same
That’s the magic of . What Is Win2Key? Win2Key is a tiny, lightweight utility from the late 90s / early 2000s (originally by PC Magazine, later picked up by various developers). It does one thing and does it beautifully: It lets you remap the Windows keys on your keyboard to launch any program, open any folder, or type any text string.
Now imagine this: You tap the — the one sitting uselessly between Alt and Ctrl that you’ve never touched in your life — and the calculator pops up instantly.