Windows 10: How can I remove some of the default Windows keyboard shortcuts?

Discus and support How can I remove some of the default Windows keyboard shortcuts? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; There are many actions in windows, already bound to default shortcuts, that I will never use, for example:Wint+W - The worst one, opens the widget... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MarcoPatrignani, Jan 26, 2023.

  1. How can I remove some of the default Windows keyboard shortcuts?


    There are many actions in windows, already bound to default shortcuts, that I will never use, for example:Wint+W - The worst one, opens the widget panel, that I wish I could uninstall from the OSWin+C - Open "Chat", I wonder who the hell uses itWin+T - Cycle through all the icons in the taskbarWin+D - Pop up the calendar Win+B - Focus the expand arrow of the taskbar tray icons menuWin+K - Cast, I use it once a year maybe and not on my desktop PCWin+Q / Win+S - Open the search menu, I dont' understand the difference between the two, I usually just press the win key aloneWin+. / Win+è - Op

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    MarcoPatrignani, Jan 26, 2023
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  2. How to change the default keyboard layout shortcut.

    Hi,

    I would like to inform you that presently you may change the default keyboard layout by pressing
    Windows key + space and I would like to inform you that it is not possible to change the keyboard shortcut for the keyboard layout.

    • If you would like to create shortcut for the applications, please follow the below steps:
    • Right click on the application and select properties.
    • Enter a key combination in the Shortcut key field. The combination must be CTRL + ALT + a letter / number.

    Hope the information helps. Please do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Jan 26, 2023
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  3. Memsahib Win User
    Windows keyboard shortcuts

    I have a list of win10 keyboard shortcuts but some do not do as suggested. For example : F2 doesn't allow me to change the name of the item - but F4 does. I got the list from Windows 10 website ; Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support
     
    Memsahib, Jan 26, 2023
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  4. How can I remove some of the default Windows keyboard shortcuts?

    How to create a shortcut for a keyboard shortcut.

    Hi Marcos,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are willing to create Keyboard shortcut on Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps in the below Microsoft article to create
    a keyboard shortcut for an app.

    Create keyboard shortcuts to open desktop apps

    Note: The troubleshooting steps in the above link are meant for windows 8, however, you can use the same for windows 10 as well.

    Refer below article for more information on Keyboard shortcuts.

    Keyboard shortcuts

    Please post back with above information and we will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Vinodh_Kumar V, Jan 26, 2023
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