Windows 10: Why is win + X disabled

Discus and support Why is win + X disabled in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Since the last window update, the win + x combination isn't working. I used this menu all the time and now I can't use it.It might have been disabled... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Chuck Baker, Oct 25, 2024.

  1. CHUCK BAKER
    Chuck Baker Win User

    Why is win + X disabled


    Since the last window update, the win + x combination isn't working. I used this menu all the time and now I can't use it.It might have been disabled because people may not have known it existed, and so it didn't get used. I found the menu by accident, and after I did find it, I used it all the time. And now I can'tI am getting sick of these updates because 9 times out of 10 they end up breaking something that was working just fine instead of enhancing Windows. There are a lot of free operating systems out there, and if Microsoft continues to break the functionality of Windows with useless upd

    :)
     
    Chuck Baker, Oct 25, 2024
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  2. SéBASTIEN VALSEMEY
    Sébastien VALSEMEY Win User

    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


    Why is win + X disabled [​IMG]


    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, Oct 25, 2024
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  3. YAQUB K
    Yaqub K Win User
    Disabling Synaptic touchpad in Windows 10, and why it won't stay disabled. For a left handed person, it is disruptive.

    Hi,

    If you wish to disable your touchpad, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

    • Press Windows Key +X.
    • Select Device manager.
    • Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
    • Right click on Synaptic touchpad driver and select Disable.
    • Click OK to confirm and check with the issue.

    Please reply us with the status to assist you further.
     
    Yaqub K, Oct 25, 2024
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  4. VESAO
    Vesao Win User

    Why is win + X disabled

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Oct 25, 2024
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