Follow these steps to disable Windows key virtually: This method allows you to completely disable the Windows logo key for all users in Windows 10, 8, 8.1 and Windows 7. If you want to re-enable the WIN+ keyboard shortcuts, just delete NoWinKeys entry. After reboot the WIN+ hotkeys will be turned off in your system.
What to do if the Windows keyboard shortcuts conflict with some software shortcuts? In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 simple ways to disable Windows key shortcuts (hotkeys) in Windows 10.Īfter testing, the first two methods seem to disable only these keyboard shortcuts: Windows + D, Windows + R, Windows + S, Windows + A. Did you ever play a game in full-screen mode and accidentally press the Windows key? This might cause your game to minimize or exit full-screen mode.