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How to turn off Windows Key “ Window + Ctrl + D”

Anonymous
2021-12-29T08:55:38+00:00

I’ve looked everywhere on how to disable the “Windows + Ctrl + D” key. When I play video games, I use ctrl to move faster, and WASD to move around. I’ve had this recurring problem where when I mean to press ctrl + d, my hand/finger accidentally clicks on the windows button, therefore exiting me out of the game and putting me in a different window/tab. I’d really love to know how to permanently disable this key bind, because I do not have any need for it and it also interrupts my gaming! Please help.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Gaming

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-12-29T09:33:41+00:00

    Ciao Maggie,

    I'm Ugo, willing to help other Microsoft customers.

    Regarding your question, you can disable Windows shortcut using Group Policies.

    1. Type gpedit + ENTER on your Windows Search Bar (bottom left)
    2. In the new window, go to User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> File Explorer
    3. Find Turn off Windows Key hotkeys and double click on it
    4. Select Enable, then click ok

    Please let me know if this helped somehow.

    Ciao

    Ugo

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