MacBook Pro & External Keyboard: Different Settings?

I use an external Win layout keyboard with my MacBook Pro. It's connected via USB. I would like to be able to have the keys remapped on the external keyboard, and I can do that with Double Command.
However, when I disconnect the external keyboard, the MacBook's keyboard remains remapped.
Is there a method whereby the system will recognized the external keyboard and remap the keyboard, and when removed, will return to the default keyboard map?
Thanks Folks,
Morris

Not as far as I know.

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