There are various functions available in Windows that allow you to fully customize Windows to your liking. For example, you can disable the Windows key.
By disabling the Windows key you can lock the Windows key. For example, blocking the Windows key is useful for people who use the keyboard a lot and especially quickly, such as gamers or if you use certain key combinations. Perhaps you simply prefer tighter control over your keyboard or have become accustomed to a work environment without the Windows key.
Whatever your reason, disabling the Windows key can be a simple adjustment that makes a big difference in how you use your computer.
Disable Windows key on keyboard in Windows 11/10
To disable the Windows key, you can make an adjustment in the Windows registry. This adjustment is recommended because it applies to all Windows versions works.
Open the Windows registry. Go to key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies
Click on "Policies” and then click “New” and “Key”.
Name this key:
Explorer
Right-click in the field and click “New” and then “DWORD 32-bit value”. Name this value:
NoWinKeys
Double-click this new value and set the value data to “1”.
Now restart your computer. After the restart, the Windows key on your keyboard will be disabled.
I hope to have informed you with this. Thank you for reading!
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