Windows 11 has been making waves in the tech world with its sleek design and new features. However, for gamers, one issue that has been causing frustration is the wasd keys being swapped with the arrow keys. This can make gaming nearly impossible, but fear not, there is a simple fix for this problem. In this article, we will discuss how to fix wasd swapped with arrow keys on Windows 11.
Windows 11 Gaming
Windows 11 has been marketed as a gaming-friendly operating system, with features such as Auto HDR and DirectStorage. However, the wasd and arrow key swap issue has been a major setback for gamers. These keys are essential for movement in most games, and having them swapped can be frustrating and disruptive to gameplay.
The Fix
The solution to this problem is actually quite simple. Follow these steps to fix the wasd and arrow key swap on Windows 11:
Step 1: Open the Registry Editor
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type in “regedit” and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
Step 2: Navigate to the Keyboard Layout Key
In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout
Step 3: Create a New Binary Value
Right-click on the Keyboard Layout key and select New > Binary Value. Name the new value “Scancode Map”.
Step 4: Edit the Scancode Map Value
Double-click on the Scancode Map value to open the Edit Binary Value window. In the “Value data” field, enter the following code: 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 1D 00 3A 00 3B 00 3C 00 3D 00 3E 00 3F 00 40 00 41 00 42 00 43 00 44 00 57 00 58 00 2A 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D 00 38 00 1D
