CapsLock

CapsLock v1.00 - Command Line CAPS LOCK Utility

Turn your CAPS LOCK key on or off from the command line with zero user interface

FREE
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Control Your CAPS LOCK from the Command Line

CapsLock v1.00 is a free Windows command-line utility that lets you turn the CAPS LOCK key on or off. There is no user interface -- just run it with a simple command to change the key state. Perfect for automation scripts, login scripts, or adding to your Windows Startup folder to ensure CAPS LOCK is always in the state you need.

Whether you are an IT administrator deploying standardized desktop configurations, a developer automating test environments, or simply someone who wants their CAPS LOCK key to always start in a known state, CapsLock gives you programmatic control over the key with a single command.

Usage

  • capslock.exe on -- Turns CAPS LOCK on
  • capslock.exe off -- Turns CAPS LOCK off

Fully Portable -- Zero Installation

No Installation Required
No Installation Required Runs directly from an .exe file. No setup wizard, no "Next, Next, Finish."
Runs From USB
Runs From USB Copy to a flash drive and use on any PC. IT techs carry these on a keychain for on-site support.
Leaves No Trace
Leaves No Trace No files left behind after use. Delete the folder and it is gone completely.
No Registry Changes
No Registry Changes Does not modify the Windows registry, system settings, or install drivers.
Self-Contained
Self-Contained Everything the program needs lives in its own folder. No scattered DLLs or AppData clutter.
No Admin Rights Needed
No Admin Rights Needed Runs under standard user accounts. No UAC prompts, no IT ticket required.
Lightweight
Lightweight Tiny footprint, typically under 1 MB. No frameworks, runtimes, or bloated dependencies.
Instant Startup
Instant Startup Launches in under a second. No splash screens, no loading bars, no waiting.

Windows Support

Windows 11 Win 11
Windows 10 Win 10
Windows 8 Win 8
Windows 7 Win 7
Windows Vista Vista
Windows XP XP
Windows 2000 Win 2k
Windows NT NT
Windows ME ME
Windows 98 98
Windows 95 95

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Version History

v1.00 January 8, 2001

Initial version.

What Users Are Saying

★★★★★ 5 out of 5 Based on 1,000 ratings
15,000+ downloads
★★★★★

"Added it to our login scripts. No more users accidentally leaving CAPS LOCK on."

-- James R., Sysadmin
★★★★★

"Tiny, does one job perfectly. Exactly what I needed for our terminal environment."

-- Scott D., IT Support

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CapsLock v1.00
Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000, NT, ME, 98, 95 · x86
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124 KB SHA256: 30ec5e289b35...0db7 Freeware Updated: January 8, 2001

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Uninstall

To uninstall, simply delete the program folder. No registry entries or system files are left behind.

How to Update

Download the latest version and extract over your existing folder, or to a new location. Settings are preserved.

Privacy: This software does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. No internet connection required.

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