By default, Mountain Lion maps Windows-key to Command and ctrl to ctrol. I changed the modifier keys under the "Modifier Keys" menu in System Preferences, but it had no impact. I can tell this because I changed all modifier keys to "control", but still was able to use the Windows-key as the Command key and the alt key normally. Does Mountain Lion not respect these settings with Windows keyboard??
Should I be doing something else?
Best Answer
Did you select the keyboard from the menu at the top? (Edit: it is not shown if there is only one keyboard.)
If you have installed keyboard or HID drivers, try removing them.
You could also try deleting
~/Library/Preferences/ByHost/.GlobalPreferences.*.plist
.Another way to change the modifier keys is to use KeyRemap4MacBook: