The Windows key

Last update on October 16, 2008 12:31 PM by aakai1056
Published by aakai1056

The windows key







The key named Windows is usually located between the key and the key <CTR> <ALT> bottom left of the keyboard on most computer keyboards.
Use of this key
This key is designed to open the start menu under the Windows Operating Systems. This key also acts as a shortcut to open Run when pressing Windows + R, and display desktop when pressing Windows+D.

Disadvantages of this feature


Ok guys, if you are addicted to computer games, you should know how inconvenient this key can be…

Due to the fact that the window key is found near the <CTRL> <ALT> or <MAJ> keys, when playing games on your PC or running application in full screen mode, hitting accidentally this key will return you to Windows desktop.

Disabling the Windows Key

Unfortunately there is no default feature under windows to disable this key.

Proceeds as follow:

Open a Notepad, Start>All programs> Accessories > Notepad

Copy and paste the following text in the Notepad and save 

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout]
"Scancode Map"=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,00,00,5B,E0,00,00,5C,E0,00,00,00,00




Then click on “File” in the Notepad followed by “Save as”.

Choose “All files” as Type

Named the file as a .reg (e.g , key.reg)



Save the file in a selected folder.

Double click on the REG file format.

Finally restart your computer for the modification to be effective.
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