Windows 10: How to remap the Pause/Break key

Discus and support How to remap the Pause/Break key in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I used PowerToys to remap the Pause key to the space key and it worked fine until I had to reinstall Windows 10, then it quit working, I tried... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Gymbos, Mar 21, 2025.

  1. GYMBOS
    Gymbos Win User

    How to remap the Pause/Break key


    I used PowerToys to remap the Pause key to the space key and it worked fine until I had to reinstall Windows 10, then it quit working, I tried remapping it again with PowerToys and get this message:Also tried Key Tweak which didn't work.

    :)
     
    Gymbos, Mar 21, 2025
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  2. GERALD VIT
    Gerald Vit Win User

    Assign Break or Pause key function

    Hi mayurpatel111,

    By default the Pause/Break you cannot change the mapping of the Pause/Break keys. For you to change the mapping of the Pause/Break keys, it's best that you contact the manufacturer of your keyboard for assistance some keyboard manufacturers allow changing
    the mapping of their keyboards or install a third party application.

    If you have further queries, feel free to post in the Answers Community.
     
    Gerald Vit, Mar 21, 2025
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  3. TRY3
    Try3 Win User
    Try3, Mar 21, 2025
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  4. MAYURPATEL111
    mayurpatel111 Win User

    How to remap the Pause/Break key

    Assign Break or Pause key function

    Can we assign the keyboard key "Pause" or "Break"?

    I wanted to make my laptop to go to sleep when i hit Pause or Break button on keyboard.

    If yes, How?
     
    mayurpatel111, Mar 21, 2025
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