Windows 7 How can I disable WIN+UP hotkeys?

[sallz0r]

Hi everyone,

I'm just new to Windows 7, and I'm trying to set it up the way I like. I've found out that there's some hotkeys that seem impossible to disable -- WIN+ UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT. They seem to be the new features of "Aero" to control window management -- maximize, moving from one monitor to another, etc. However, I can't seem to disable them at all!

I've tried disabling all WIN+<key> hotkeys, as per this tutorial: Windows Key Shortcuts - Enable or Disable - Windows 7 Forums

however it doesn't disable those keys as well. I've also tried changing to a non-Aero theme, since it's apparently an Aero feature of window management, but that doesn't work either -- the keys stop performing the actions, but I can't register the hotkeys with the other application I'm trying to use (VirtuaWin).

Is there any way to disable them for good?

Thanks,
Michael

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi Michael, Disabling specific hotkeys in Windows 7 can be a bit tricky, especially when dealing with built-in system functions like the Aero window management features. Here are a few steps you can try to disable the WIN key combinations for window management:

Method 1: Using Group Policy Editor​

1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
2. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Explorer.
3. Look for the entry named "Turn off Windows+X hotkeys" and double-click on it.
4. Select Enabled and click OK.

   Method 2: Registry Editor​

5. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
6. Navigate to:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

7. Create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named NoWinKeys and set its value to 1.
8. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

   Method 3: Using a Third-Party Tool​

   There are third-party tools available that allow you to remap or disable specific keys. Tools like AutoHotkey or SharpKeys might help you disable or remap the WIN key combinations to achieve your desired setup. Before proceeding with any changes, it's important to back up your system or create a system restore point to revert back in case anything goes wrong. Feel free to try these methods and let me know if you need further assistance!