These hotkeys can sometimes create issues when accidentally pressed by other people, such as small kids at home. A few Windows users have also reported that the hotkeys are troubling them when they play games in full-screen mode. For example, the Windows logo key, which is located near the Shift key (universal key for running) and the Ctrl key (fires a weapon in gaming), causes them to jump out of the game all of a sudden when pressed accidentally. Likewise, the Shift key opens the Sticky Keys prompt when pressed accidentally multiple times.
How to disable Keyboard Shortcuts on Windows 11/10
If Windows hotkeys are somehow bothering you or ruining your PC gaming experience, then you have the option to disable them temporarily. To disable keyboard shortcuts on Windows 11/10, use the following solutions: Let us look at each of these solutions in detail.
1] Disable keyboard shortcuts using Local Group Policy Editor
Microsoft’s Group Policy Editor is an administrative tool that allows you to configure policies and override default settings on your Windows 11/ 10 PC. Here’s how you can use it to disable hotkeys on Windows: Note:
You will not be able to access the Group Policy Editor if you have the ‘Home’ edition of Windows. In that case, you may either install the Group Policy Editor via this workaround or move to the next solution in the queue.To enable the Windows hotkeys back, you may navigate to the same path in the Group Policy Editor and turn the policy setting to ‘Disabled’.
2] Disable keyboard shortcuts using Registry Editor
Windows Registry Editor allows you to view or edit keys in the Windows registry database. This database consists of settings required by the Operating System to function properly. Here’s how you may use the Registry Editor to disable keyboard shortcuts on Windows: This should disable all your Windows keyboard shortcuts. To re-enable them, simply delete the NoKeyShorts key you’ve created following the steps mentioned above. Tip: Create a system restore point before tweaking the Windows registry or changing the Group Policy settings. A slight error while working with these applications might lead you to a problematic situation. Also Read: Windows Registry Editor Tips & Features.
3] Disable keyboard shortcuts using Microsoft PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is an open-source Windows utility software that allows users to enhance their Windows experience through a set of applications including (but not limited to) Color Picker, Image Resizer, and Keyboard Manager. The Keyboard Manager allows you to remap shortcuts on Windows. Let’s see how to use it to temporarily disable the Windows logo key or any other key on your keyboard. This will immediately disable your Windows logo key, without having you reboot the PC. When the Win key is disabled, all its associated keyboard shortcuts will stop working. Similarly, you can temporarily disable other keys. When you wish to re-enable the keys, simply click on the Delete (bin) icon next to the mapping in the PowerToys app.
How do I turn off keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11?
You may turn off your keyboard shortcuts in multiple ways. The easiest way is to use the Microsoft PowerToys application. This application allows you to disable certain keys, such as the Windows logo key or the Esc key. You can temporarily disable keys to turn off the keyboard shortcuts associated with them. Other methods include using the Local Group Policy Editor and the Windows Registry Editor. Refer to the above post to know how to use these methods to turn off keyboard shortcuts on Windows 11/ 10 PC.
How do I manage keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11?
Although there is no in-built tool to manage keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11, you can use the PowerToys to get the job done. It comes with several options that allow you to manage hotkeys. Whether you want to modify a preset shortcut or custom shortcut, you can manage them both using this app. Read Next: Keyboard shortcuts and Hotkeys are not working in Windows 11/10.
