Download AutoHotkey v1
- Go to autohotkey.com
- Choose AutoHotkey v1.1 (not v2)
- Install with default settings
Create Your Script
- Open Notepad or your favorite code editor
- Paste this script:
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| ; ================================
; Apple Keyboard Full macOS Mode
; ================================
SC15B::Ctrl ; Command → Ctrl
SC01D::LWin ; Control → Windows key
; Command+Space = Windows Search
^Space::#s
; Command+` = Switch windows within app
^`::^`
; --- F3 = Mission Control (Task View) ---
F3::#Tab
; --- F4 = Launchpad (Start Menu) ---
F4::Send, {LWin}
; --- F5 = Dictation ---
F5::#h
; --- Media Keys ---
; F7 = Previous Track (rewind)
F7::Media_Prev
; F8 = Play/Pause
F8::Media_Play_Pause
; F9 = Next Track (fast forward)
F9::Media_Next
; F10 = Mute
F10::Volume_Mute
; F11 = Volume Down
F11::Volume_Down
; F12 = Volume Up
F12::Volume_Up |
- Save as: apple_media_keys.ahk
- Make sure the file extension is .ahk, not .txt
Run the Script
- Double‑click the .ahk file
- Confirm the green “H” icon appears in the system tray
Test the Shortcuts
- F3 → Task View
- F4 → Start Menu
- F5 → Dictation
- Media keys → Volume + Playback
Add Script to Startup
- Press Win+R
- Type: shell:startup
- Drag your .ahk file (or a shortcut to it) into the Startup folder
- This makes it run automatically after every reboot
Final Check
- Restart your PC
- Check that the script is auto‑loading
