Windows 10: disable / modify win hotkeys

Discus and support disable / modify win hotkeys in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; hello, i don't want to use to built-in windows key hotkeys such as win+D, win+S etc. how can i modify them or disable them altogether? 18090 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by foerno, Aug 20, 2015.

  1. foerno Win User

    disable / modify win hotkeys


    hello,
    i don't want to use to built-in windows key hotkeys such as win+D, win+S etc. how can i modify them or disable them altogether?

    :)
     
    foerno, Aug 20, 2015
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  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, Aug 20, 2015
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  3. Disable WIN + F Hotkey

    er.....I just type "feedback" in Start search

    right click “Feedback Hub”, Uninstall, it's gone.
     
    TassdarZeratul, Aug 20, 2015
    #3
  4. disable / modify win hotkeys

    Me too. I used to be able to choose my own hotkeys with the free winhotkey software but now nothing works and I am left with a lot of useless hotkeys.
     
    dereknewark, Nov 9, 2015
    #4
  5. topgundcp Win User
  6. So I have to learn to program to use this autohotkey ?
     
    dereknewark, Nov 9, 2015
    #6
  7. topgundcp Win User
    Take a look at this page for reference: Hotkeys (Mouse, Joystick and Keyboard Shortcuts)
    Yes but It is very simple on how to use notepad or any text editor to create a file with the hotkey assigment.
     
    topgundcp, Nov 9, 2015
    #7
  8. disable / modify win hotkeys

    sounds great but it is just not working on my windows 10 x64 pc.
     
    dereknewark, Nov 9, 2015
    #8
  9. what with this problem and the start text box freezing I have rolled back to windows 7
     
    dereknewark, Apr 4, 2018
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