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Feb 9, 2024 · Right-click on “Policies” and select “New – Key”. Name the Key “Explorer”. Create a DWORD. Right-click on the right side and select “New – DWORD (32-bit) Value”. Name the DWORD ...
Oct 19, 2020 · It won’t disable the shortcuts like Windows + X, Windows + L, Windows + PrntScr or Windows + Tab in Windows 10. If you want to disable the single Windows key on your keyboard, the 3th method is your choice. Method 1: Disable WIN+ Keyboard Shortcuts in Using Group Policy. Type edit group policy in the Search or Run box and press Enter.
Feb 7, 2016 · To disable the hotkeys in your computer, please follow the below steps. 1. Go to the desktop. 2. right click anywhere on the desktop screen. 3. Select Graphics options. 4. In there, select the Hotkeys and select Disable. Please let us know if the issue is resolved or you need any further assistance.
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If you have the Windows 7, 8, or 10 Home edition, you will have to edit the Windows Registry to make these changes. You can also do it this way if you have Windows Pro or Enterprise, but just feel more comfortable working in the Registry. (If you have Pro or Enterprise, though, we recommend using the easier Local Group Policy Editor, as described in the next section.)
Standard warning: Registry Editor is a powerful tool and misusing it can render your system unstable or even inoperable. This is a pretty simple hack and as long as you stick to the instructions, you shouldn't have any problems. That said, if you've never worked with it before, consider reading about how to use the Registry Editor before you get started. And definitely back up the Registry (and your computer!) before making changes.
Related: How to Backup and Restore the Windows Registry
Before you get started editing the Registry, you'll need to log on as the user you want to make changes for, and then edit the Registry while logged in to their account. If you have multiple users for whom you want to changes for, you'll have to repeat the process for each user.
After logging on, open the Registry Editor by hitting Start and typing "regedit." Press Enter to open Registry Editor and give it permission to make changes to your PC.
In the Registry Editor, use the left sidebar to navigate to the following key:
If you don't feel like diving into the Registry yourself, we've created two downloadable registry hacks you can use. One hack disables Windows key shortcuts and the other hack enables them, restoring the default setting. Both hacks are included in the following ZIP file. Double-click the one you want to use and click through the prompts. Just remember that you'll need to sign in with the user account you want to make the changes for first.
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Related: How to Make Your Own Windows Registry Hacks
These hacks are really just the Explorer key, stripped down to the NoWinKeys value we described above, and then exported to a .REG file. Running the "Disable Windows Key Shortcuts" hack creates the NoWinKeys value and sets the value to 1 for the currently signed in user. Running the "Enable Windows Key Shortcuts (Default)" hack sets the value back to 0. And if you enjoy fiddling with the Registry, it's worth taking the time to learn how to make your own Registry hacks.
If you're using Windows Pro or Enterprise, the easiest way to disable Windows key shortcuts is by using the Local Group Policy Editor. It also gives you a bit more power over which users have this restriction. If you're turning off the shortcuts for only some user accounts on a PC, you'll need to do a little extra setup by first creating a policy object for those users. You can read all about that in our guide to applying local Group Policy tweaks to specific users.
You should also be aware that group policy is a pretty powerful tool, so it's worth taking some time to learn what it can do. And if you're on a company network, do everyone a favor and check with your admin first. If your work computer is part of a domain, it's also likely that it's part of a domain group policy that will supersede the local group policy, anyway.
Start by finding the MSC file you created for controlling policies for those particular users. Double-click to open it and allow it to make changes to your PC. If you just have one user account on your PC, you can open the regular Local Group Policy Editor instead by clicking Start, typing "gpedit.msc," and then hitting Enter. That's what we're going to do in this example, but if you use an MSC file to apply the changes to certain users, the steps are the same.
In the Group Policy window for those users, on the left-hand side, drill down to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer. If you're running Windows 7, the "File Explorer" part will be named "Windows Explorer" instead. On the right, find the "Turn off Windows+X hotkeys" setting and double-click it to open its properties window.
In the setting's properties window, click the "Enabled" option and then click "OK."
You can now exit the Local Group Policy Editor. You'll need to restart the PC (or sign out and back in) for changes to take place. To reverse the change later, just go back to the same "Turn off Windows+X hotkeys" setting and change it back to "Not Configured."
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Oct 8, 2019 · On your keyboard, press and hold the buttons “Windows” and “R” to open the run box. Type in the run box “Gpedit.msc”. Hit “Enter” on the keyboard. You will get a message from User Account Control and you will have to left click on “Yes”. You will have to left click in the left panel on “User Configuration”.
Dec 6, 2022 · Follow the steps below, to turn off hotkeys from the registry editor. 1. Open Run Window by pressing the Windows key + R at the same time. 2. Here, type regedit and hit enter, and select Yes in the UAC prompt to open the Registry Editor window. 3. Now, navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER and then Software. 4.
