How to Unbind Windows key from Windows 11

How to Unbind Windows key from Windows 11

How to Unbind Windows key from Windows 11

In Windows 11, there are several techniques for unbinding the Windows key from its default operations. One popular option is to change and edit the registry, although this should be done with caution. Alternatively, you can remove keys using CMD and third-party software like PowerToys. Here are the steps for both methods:

Method 1: Registry Editor

  1. Open the Registry Editor:-Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
  2. Navigate to the following path:-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout
  3. Create a new binary value:-Right-click on the right pane, select New, then Binary Value, and name it Scancode Map.
  4. Edit the new value:-Double-click Scancode Map and enter the following data:mathematica
  5. Copy code:-00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 03 00 00 00 00 00 5B E0 00 00 5C E0 00 00 00 00 , This data will disable both the left (5B E0) and right (5C E0) Windows keys.
  6. Restart to implement the modifications.

Method 2: Using CMD 

  1. Open a command prompt as an Administrator.
  2. Enter slmgr /upk and wait for this to complete. This will uninstall the current product key from Windows and put it into an unlicensed state.
  3. Enter slmgr /cpky and wait for this to complete. This will remove the product key from the registry if it's still there.
  4. Enter slmgr /rearm and wait for this to complete. This is to reset the Windows activation timers so the new users will be prompted to activate Windows when they put in the key.
  5. This should put the system back to a pre-key state.This might take few minitus to take effect.

Method 3:Using Microsoft PowerToys

  1. Install PowerToys:-Download and install PowerToys from the official GitHub repository.
  2. Open PowerToys:-Launch the application and navigate to the Keyboard Manager section.
  3. Remap Keys:-Click on Remap a key.Click the + button to add a new key mapping.In the Key column, select the Win key from the dropdown, In the Mapped To column, select Undefined or a key you rarely use.
  4. Click OK to save the changes.
  5. Apply and Test:-Ensure the changes are applied, then test to confirm that the Windows key no longer performs its default actions.

Method 4: Using Group Policy Editor (for Windows Pro and Enterprise)

  1. Open Group Policy Editor:-Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
  2. Navigate to the following path:User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> File Explorer
  3. Disable Windows Key Hotkeys:Find and double-click on Turn off Windows Key hotkeys.Select Enabled, then click Apply and OK.
  4. Restart your computer:
  5. Restart to apply the changes.

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