Locking keyboard

Question

Hi, how could I lock physical keyboard in laptop but keep on-screen keyboard working normally? Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

There are multiple ways to do this:

1. Disable using device manager (recommended)
   1. Open device manager
   2. Find the keyboard
   3. Right Click on it
   4. Press Disable
   If you proceed with this method, you will need to do the following to enable the keyboard again:
   1. Open device manager
   2. Find the keyboard
   3. Right Click on it
   4. Press Enable
2. Use a third party applicationDo this at your own risk
   1. Download the application from here
   2. You can lock keyboard and mouse in one click
   3. You can unlock the keyboard by press Ctrl + Alt + Del

I would not recommend editing the Policy Editor in this case, as it will harder to enable the keyboard again, but, if you want to here are the steps: Disable keyboard using Policy Editor

Cheers!

Answer 2

Hello how are you?

Welcome to the Microsoft Community!

My name is Luciano L., I am an independent consultant, I am here to help you in the best possible way.

It is a pleasure to help you today. I'm sorry that you have to deal with this. I know how frustrating it can be for you. I will do my best to help you :)

This is an open community, whenever you need you can share the problem so that possible repairs are suggested.

To disable the physical keyboard, follow the steps I will leave below.

1. Access the Device Manager by searching the Windows 10 taskbar or the Control Panel.
2. Touch the arrow next to Human Interface Devices.
3. Right-click HID-compliant touch pad (or similar).
4. Click Disable device.
5. Confirm an operation.

Note: This will disable your physical keyboard for completion, in case you need to activate it again I will be available.

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