Windows 10: Change or delete Win 10 HotKeys

Discus and support Change or delete Win 10 HotKeys in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Two Win 10 Hotkeys are getting in the way of an application's hot keys.I use and prefer Greenshot but it uses Print Scrn to select a region and then... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Rafisher1, Jun 17, 2021.

  1. Rafisher1 Win User

    Change or delete Win 10 HotKeys


    Two Win 10 Hotkeys are getting in the way of an application's hot keys.I use and prefer Greenshot but it uses Print Scrn to select a region and then asks me where to save it. It also allows me to specify .jpg and other things.Alt+Print Screen captures a window, but that is also used in Win 10 for something so not available for GreenShotSo how to change or delete Win 10 HotKeys?

    :)
     
    Rafisher1, Jun 17, 2021
    #1
  2. Isha Soni Win User

    Windows 10 win hotkey

    Hi,

    Hi,

    Thanks for posting your query to Microsoft forum. I will certainly help you with this.

    Generally WIN key is used to quickly access Start Menu or Start Screen in Windows. But you can also use WIN key in combination with another key to access other programs or features in Windows

    Do you want to Disable WIN+ hotkeys or Disable WIN key completely?

    To disable WIN+ hotkeys, follow the methods:

    METHOD 1: Using Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)

    • Press Windows key on the keyboard.
    • Type gpedit.msc in RUN or Start search box and press Enter. It'll open
      Group Policy Editor.
    • Now go to: User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows/File Explorer
    • In right-side pane, look for "Turn off Windows+X hotkeys" option.
    • The option would be set to Not Configured. Double-click on it and set it to
      Enabled

    Note :To re-enable the hotkeys in feature, again set the "Turn off Windows+X hotkeys" option to
    Not Configured.

    METHOD 2: Using Registry Editor (regedit)

    Important: This method contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added
    protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge
    Base:

    How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

    • Type regedit in RUN or Start search box and press Enter. It'll open
      Registry Editor.
    • Now go to following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
    • In right-side pane, create a new DWORD NoWinKeys and set its value to
      1
    • Close Registry Editor and restart your system. After reboot the WIN+ hotkeys will be turned off in your system.
    Note :To re-enable WIN+ hotkeys in future, delete the DWORD
    NoWinKeys created in step 3.

    Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to help you further.

    ____________________

    Thanks & Regards,
     
    Isha Soni, Jun 17, 2021
    #2
  3. How to disable Win+L in Windows 10?

    As far as I know, there is no mean to disable only one Win+X keyboard shortcut.

    What I can suggest is to disable completely Win+X hotkeys:

    1. Type regedit in RUN or Start search box and press Enter. It'll open Registry Editor.
    2. Now go to following key:
      HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
    3. In right-side pane, create a new DWORD NoWinKeys and set its value to 1


    Change or delete Win 10 HotKeys grKk3.png


    1. Close Registry Editor and restart your system. After reboot, all Win+X hotkeys will be turned off in your system.

    To re-enable them, delete the DWORD NoWinKeys created in step 3.
     
    Sébastien VALSEMEY, Jun 17, 2021
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  4. NogtTL Win User

    Change or delete Win 10 HotKeys

    Shortcuts/hotkeys for text suggestion

    I didn't found it official shortcut list, so I ask here.

    Are there are any shortcuts/hotkeys to

    • loop though text suggestions
    • insert the text suggestion
     
    NogtTL, Jun 17, 2021
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