Windows 11: Unbind Win+Alt+Arrows

Sean Lively 0 Reputation points
2025-01-29T02:15:14.07+00:00

How can I unbind WIN+ALT in Windows 11?

I use WinDivvy, a window snapping tool (https://mizage.com/windivvy/) that has a very useful feature for me- I can define overlapping snap targets, so it's better for me than Windows 11's snap feature.

Even after turning off the snap windows feature, windows is still eating WIN+ALT so I can't use it in WinDivvy.

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  1. Karlie Weng 19,126 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2025-01-30T01:17:02.3133333+00:00

    Hello,

    You may need to install AutoHotkey tool to block Win + Alt from being used by Windows and allow your app to detect it.

    Check WinDivvy's documentation or settings to see if it has an option to prioritize its own shortcuts over system defaults.

    You can also create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named DisabledHotkeys under

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced in Registry Editor. But I'm unsure what the value should it be, or will it also block hotkey in the app. Therefore, I recommend using AutoHotkey.


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