How to Temporarily Disable Windows Key on Windows 10

Windows Key in the keyboard works like a shortcut for many functions. But more than assistance, it can be a hindrance to many gamers. So they prefer to disable the Windows Key. The windows key, by default, bring up the start menu when you press it, even when you are on a different program or application. Accidental key presses are not an exception when you game, especially the windows key that lies right at the bottom line of keys.

So many gamers prefer to keep the Windows key turned off before they get into a session. Disabling the windows key is relatively simple, and here in this guide, we will show you a few methods that you can try to turn off this key. Without further ado, let’s get into it.

How to Temporarily Disable Windows Key on Windows 10?

You can make changes to your system, or you can use a third-party app to disable this windows key feature. We have listed ways to disable the Windows key temporarily using both methods.

Change your registry:

The registry in Windows controls a lot of things in the system. Making any change will affect the Operating system. And when it comes to windows keys, we can disable that too by making some small changes to the registry.

• Press and hold Windows key + R, and it will open the Run dialog box. In the dialog box, enter “regedit” and hit the Enter button.