About FN Key Lock
A Script/Program to simulate hardware F key lock on F1-F12 keys with custom controls and visible lock notifications.
FN Key Lock 2.0b
A Script/Program to simulate hardware F key lock on F1-F12 keys with custom controls and visible lock notifications.
- By okkosh
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Jan 1, 2022
What's new in 2.0b
Changes in this release:- Add an option to Auto-enable FN keys on start
- Launch any app/program using FN keys
- Toggle FN lock inside the UI
- Improve lock and unlock messages
Technical details
| Publisher | okkosh |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.0b |
| Release date | 2022-01-01 |
| License | MIT License |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | okkosh.fnlock |
Install FN Key Lock from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=okkosh.fnlock -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=okkosh.fnlock -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=okkosh.fnlock -e
FN Key Lock adds this command to the command line: fnlock.
FN Key Lock version history
1.0b
Frequently asked questions
Is FN Key Lock free?
Yes. FN Key Lock is free and open-source software released under the MIT License license.
What is the latest version of FN Key Lock?
The latest version is 2.0b, released on Jan 1, 2022.
Is it safe to download FN Key Lock?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with f26d7b9e13cc8f9cd07c49c872b24125930b641900c4d518172661b1eec387ce.
Which Windows versions does FN Key Lock support?
FN Key Lock runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall FN Key Lock?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find FN Key Lock and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=okkosh.fnlock -e.
Is there a portable version of FN Key Lock?
Yes. FN Key Lock is available as a portable program (fnlock.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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