How to remove/reset a key binding hook in windows 10

Question

I am trying to install the keyboard assistant "Langover" (that converts typing in the wrong layouts, e.g. from cyrillic 'руддщ' = hello or vice versa 'ghbdtn' = привет. It is activated by a hotkey, e.g. F10.

However when trying to assign another hotkey (F12), it is indicated as "already in use" by another software. I suspect it was used by previous 'switcher' software of similar function (punto switcher, which I had removed because of its spyware privacy violations). However, it seems that uninstalling old swicher did not clean up its keyboard binding hooks. Using Langover on another key (e.g. F10) works well, but there's an established habit, and I need to change it to F12.

Is there a way co edit/clean/reset the software key bindings, without reinstalling windows? Windows 10 Pro x64

I have scaled vast google searches, but still have no answer.

Thanks!

Answer 1

The tool OpenARK worked great. It is simple to use for this purpose, and works on recent OS versions like Win 10/11.

Under "Kernel" tab, "System Hotkey" page, you can find all registered hotkeys and corresponding processes, and also can delete the messed ones. Remember to click "Enter Kernel Mode" button first.

Right-click the hotkey to delete it.