Unify the behavior of the Control key between Windows and UNIX-based tools.
Publisher’s description
What is ReControl?
ReControl by Takuya Tsuchida is open-source Windows software. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.1, released on October 24, 2025. The version history goes back to October 22, 2025: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (takuyatsuchida/ReControl) has 1 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Unify the behavior of the Control key between Windows and UNIX-based tools.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: ReControl is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ReControl safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F6DA76F5C6A51C57C1E3F83BCE528C50EB391B31CC7BE03A5A29C5C9EED0C822· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.1Latest | October 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.1.0 | October 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TakuyaTsuchida.ReControl -emsiexec /i ReControl-0.1.1-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E8FC82BD-F9FC-4223-990A-81F1D9423367} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Takuya Tsuchida
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/takuyatsuchida/ReControl
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.1.1
- Released
- October 24, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 22, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- TakuyaTsuchida.ReControl
- MSI product code
- {E8FC82BD-F9FC-4223-990A-81F1D9423367}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ReControl free?
Yes. ReControl is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is ReControl safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ReControl with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ReControl be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does ReControl run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ReControl?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 22, 2025.