Follow these steps to disable Windows key virtually: This method allows you to completely disable the Windows logo key for all users in Windows 10, 8, 8.1 and Windows 7.
If you want to re-enable the WIN+ keyboard shortcuts, just delete NoWinKeys entry. After reboot the WIN+ hotkeys will be turned off in your system. Close Registry Editor and restart your system.Rename the newly created entry as NoWinKeys and set its value to 1.In right-side pane, right-click on the empty space and select New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer.Type regedit in the Search or Run box and press Enter.If you’re unable to access the Local Group Policy Editor, you can take help of Registry Editor for the same task. Method 2: Disable WIN+ Keyboard Shortcuts in Using Registry Editor Reboot the computer to apply the changes.Select the Enabled option and click Apply and then OK.In the right-side pane, double-click on the Turn off Windows Key hotkeys policy to edit it. Navigate to User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> File Explorer.Type edit group policy in the Search or Run box and press Enter.Method 1: Disable WIN+ Keyboard Shortcuts in Using Group Policy If you want to disable the single Windows key on your keyboard, the 3th method is your choice. It won’t disable the shortcuts like Windows + X, Windows + L, Windows + PrntScr or Windows + Tab in Windows 10.
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What to do if the Windows keyboard shortcuts conflict with some software shortcuts? In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 simple ways to disable Windows key shortcuts (hotkeys) in Windows 10.Īfter testing, the first two methods seem to disable only these keyboard shortcuts: Windows + D, Windows + R, Windows + S, Windows + A. Did you ever play a game in full-screen mode and accidentally press the Windows key? This might cause your game to minimize or exit full-screen mode.