REQ: util to change character assigned to a key on my keyboard?

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Is there a small freeware utility which changes a key's character
assignment on my keyboard?

I would like to swap this character
" (double-quotes)
with this one
\ (forward-slash).

Is there a simple utility which will do this for me on XP?

I have tried the very nice and very free KeyTweak
http://www.tucows.com/preview/327616.html
It doesn't seem to let me access either of the two keys I list above.
Am I using it incorrectly?
 
Lem said:
Is there a small freeware utility which changes a key's character
assignment on my keyboard?

I would like to swap this character
" (double-quotes)
with this one
\ (forward-slash).

Is there a simple utility which will do this for me on XP?

I have tried the very nice and very free KeyTweak
http://www.tucows.com/preview/327616.html
It doesn't seem to let me access either of the two keys I list above.
Am I using it incorrectly?
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KeyTweak and SharpKeys (which Lars suggested) don't work.
They have the advantage that they are registry hacks (you don't need
something running). But they can only remap entire keys regardless of
state (Shift, Alt, Ctrl). E.g. remapping A <--> B also remaps a <> b.
You need someting that is running, that uses the windows API function
RegisterHotkey() or that uses a keyboard hook.
You could use The Wonderful Icon, as suggested, or Windows PowerPro.
Both provide a lot more functionality, though and may be overkill.
If you prefer something simple that only remaps the " and the \ key:
I wrote an AutoHotkey script that does just this.
You can download the zipped executable (and script) here:
http://s17.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2RDH1CO7647TE3BKAYGQYZ6YA3

HTH
 
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