Re-Assign Win+V Shortcut to CopyQ on Windows 10/11
While Windows 10 provides a default clipboard feature, power users often find it lacking in functionality, especially with limited history retention and the inability to remember items after restarts. For a more robust and convenient clipboard experience, CopyQ comes to the rescue.
By reassigning the Win+V shortcut to open CopyQ, you can enjoy advanced features such as a comprehensive history, powerful search capabilities, and more. In this article, I will guide you through the steps to set up CopyQ as your go-to clipboard manager, supercharging your productivity.
Step 1: Disabling the Native Clipboard
- Navigate to Start > Settings > System > Clipboard.
- Turn off Clipboard history to disable the native Windows clipboard.
Step 2: Unlink the Win+V Shortcut from Explorer
- Open the Command Prompt and enter the following command:
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "DisabledHotkeys" /t REG_SZ /d "V" /f - Restart Windows Explorer, restart your PC, or log out and log back in to apply the changes.
Step 3: Installing CopyQ (or Your Preferred Clipboard Manager)
- Download and install CopyQ from the official website or any trusted source.
Step 4: Configuring CopyQ Shortcuts
- Launch CopyQ and go to File > Preferences > Shortcuts.
- Locate the “Show main window under Mouse cursor” option.
- Assign the Win+V shortcut to this option, ensuring it doesn’t conflict with other shortcuts.
That’s it for the tutorial. You can tweak CopyQ to make it to your liking.
