Sometimes users need to disable the keyboard of a laptop manufactured by Asus (Asus), Acer, HP, Lenovo (Lenovo), Sony vaio and other brands temporarily or permanently. How to correctly perform this operation different ways in the laptop, read this article.
Temporarily disabling the keyboard
There are three ways to temporarily “de-energize” the keyboard (disable the built-in keyboard on the laptop). Let's look at their implementation step by step.
Method No. 1: in the Manager
1. To open the list of equipment, press “Win + Break” together and select “Device Manager” in the window that appears.
Or open "Start" in search bar Type “manager...” and then click “Device Manager” that appears at the top of the menu.
2. In the list of equipment, open the “Keyboards” section.
3. Right-click the line with the name of the connected keyboard. In the list of commands, click “Disconnect”.
4. Before turning off the equipment, you must confirm the command. In the “...do you really want to disable...” request panel, click the “Yes” button.
Method number 2: using the program
To quickly turn on/off the keyboard without digging into Windows settings, can be used special utilities. Let's get acquainted with the most popular solutions.
Kid Key Lock
Free app. Comes in a portable format (no installation required). Controlled by a set of commands from the keyboard:
- kklsetup - settings;
- kklquit - exit.
In the program options you can set the following blocking modes:
- mouse buttons;
- separate key, key combinations;
- global shutdown.
You can also change the character combination of the entry and exit commands from the configuration panel.
Blocker operating on the .NET Framework 3.5 platform (its presence in the system is required). After startup, it displays a panel with one single button to completely disable the keyboard, mouse and touchpad. Enabling is carried out using a “hot” combination: “Ctrl + Alt + Del” → “Esc” (to close the utility window).
Method number 3: on the command line
1. Open Windows menu: Click Start.
2. Type “CMD” in the search bar.
3. With administrator rights, run the file icon that appears in the panel.
4. In the console, type the command:
rundll32 keyboard, disable
4. Press "Enter".
How to turn off numbers?
To turn off the keyboard numbers (case) that appear on the display when you try to type the characters "J", "K", "L", try one of the following:
- press the Num lk key ( Num Lock);
- use the combination “Fn + Num Lock”, “Fn + F11”.
After switching the case, the letters will be printed again.
Shutdown forever
Complete deactivation may be necessary in cases where you need to disable the “native” keyboard and connect an additional one, or replace the keyboard panel with a new one (another model).
Before you completely disable the keyboard on your laptop, you need to find out its digital signature, or identifier. This procedure is performed like this:
1. Open the “Keyboard” section in the Task Manager (see Method No. 1 to temporarily disable it).
2. Click right click by input device name.
3. Select “Properties” from the list.
4. In the new window, click the “Details” tab.
5. In the "Property" drop-down menu, set "Hardware ID".
6. Right-click on the first entry in the value field (this is the identifier). In the menu, click "Copy".
7. Transfer the entry to Notepad or another text editor. Or save to the system clipboard. You will need it for deactivation.
After receiving the ID, proceed with setup group policy:
1. Press "Win + R". In the “Run” line, type - gpedit.msc. Click OK.
2. Click: Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates.
It would seem, why do this? Still, there are times when the Windows key (the one between Ctrl and Alt) gives the user a headache. For example, to avoid accidental minimization of the game during particularly active online matches. This is why manufacturers of gaming keyboards often include software with the ability to software disable the Windows key. If you came to this article from a search, then you probably know why you need to disable the Windows key.
Your keyboard does not have built-in shutdown mechanisms Windows keys? No problem. Switch off Win button dows on the keyboard can also be done using normal system tools, namely using the registry editor. If this method is not an option for you, consider also disabling the Windows key using simple third-party utilities.
For reference: This instruction requires that you have account with Administrator rights. If you do not have one, you will need the Administrator password.
Once again for reference: Disabling the Windows key will deprive you of many useful bonuses, like dozens of keyboard shortcuts. If you've read a few instructions on our website, you've probably noticed that we often recommend using a combination Win+ R(execute), Win+X(Start context menu), Win+ E(Conductor), Win+I(Options) and many others. They all speed up your computer (not to be confused with speeding up your computer) and save you a few extra clicks. After disconnecting Windows buttons all these cuts will no longer be available. You can read more about keyboard shortcuts in Windows in the article “Windows Hot Keys”.
How to disable the Windows key using Registry Editor
A relatively simple method that does not require the user to download any third-party software or a lot of time to complete. All actions take place inside the system editor Windows registry. Please note that there are certain risks associated with editing the registry, so we advise you to follow the instructions carefully and never change registry values blindly. No matter what happens, you alone are responsible for your computer.
To enable the Windows key back, you need to follow the same instructions, just delete the key you created ScancodeMap. Please note that launching the Registry Editor using a keyboard shortcut Win+ R it won't work (you just turned off the Win button), so use the search. Just open the Start menu and enter the same command regedit and press Enter.
How to disable the Windows key using SharpKeys
This simple but very functional utility will allow you to disable the Windows key or change the settings of any other button. We won't go into too much detail about using SharpKeys, but will just focus on disabling the Windows key (or keys if you have two). The advantage of SharpKeys compared to disabling it through the registry editor is that the utility allows you to equip a key with some more useful action, rather than a simple dull disabling.
To return everything back and turn on the Win button again, open the same SharpKeys, click on the parameters you wrote down and click Delete, or DeleteAll. Then press again WritetoRegistry, so that the application can overwrite your changes and roll back everything to its original form. After this, don't forget to restart your computer.
Such simple instructions will help you get rid of random games crashing or anything else that caused you to disable the Windows key.
It would seem, why do this? Still, there are times when the Windows key (the one between Ctrl and Alt) gives the user a headache. For example, to avoid accidental minimization of the game during particularly active online matches. This is why manufacturers of gaming keyboards often include software with the ability to software disable the Windows key. If you came to this article from a search, then you probably know why you need to disable the Windows key.
Does your keyboard not have built-in mechanisms to disable the Windows key? No problem. You can also disable the Windows button on the keyboard using conventional system tools, namely using the registry editor. If this method is not an option for you, consider also disabling the Windows key using simple third-party utilities.
For reference: Following this instruction requires an account with Administrator rights. If you do not have one, you will need the Administrator password.
Once again for reference: Disabling the Windows key will deprive you of many useful bonuses, like dozens of keyboard shortcuts. If you've read a few instructions on our website, you've probably noticed that we often recommend using a combination Win+ R(execute), Win+X(Start context menu), Win+ E(Conductor), Win+I(Options) and many others. They all speed up your computer (not to be confused with speeding up your computer) and save you a few extra clicks. Once you disable the Windows Button, all of these shortcuts will no longer be available. You can read more about keyboard shortcuts in Windows in the article “Windows Hot Keys”.
How to disable the Windows key using Registry Editor
A relatively simple method that does not require the user to download any third-party software or take a lot of time to complete. All actions take place inside the Windows registry editor. Please note that there are certain risks associated with editing the registry, so we advise you to follow the instructions carefully and never change registry values blindly. No matter what happens, you alone are responsible for your computer.
To enable the Windows key back, you need to follow the same instructions, just delete the key you created ScancodeMap. Please note that launching the Registry Editor using a keyboard shortcut Win+ R it won't work (you just turned off the Win button), so use the search. Just open the Start menu and enter the same command regedit and press Enter. How to disable the Windows key using SharpKeys
This simple but very functional utility will allow you to disable the Windows key or change the settings of any other button. We won't go into too much detail about using SharpKeys, but will just focus on disabling the Windows key (or keys if you have two). The advantage of SharpKeys compared to disabling it through the registry editor is that the utility allows you to equip a key with some more useful action, rather than a simple dull disabling.
To return everything back and turn on the Win button again, open the same SharpKeys, click on the parameters you wrote down and click Delete, or DeleteAll. Then press again WritetoRegistry, so that the application can overwrite your changes and roll back everything to its original form. After this, don't forget to restart your computer. This simple instruction will help you get rid of random game crashes or any other phenomena that caused you to disable the Windows key.
Interaction with the computer largely occurs through the keyboard, which, if necessary, can even replace the mouse. The keyboard often breaks down, for example, one of the buttons that is often used may break. In such a situation, you should not get rid of the keyboard, because program level You can reassign the functionality of the faulty button to any other one. However, there are opposite situations in which, for example, you need to completely disable the keyboard. We will look at how to perform certain non-standard actions with the keyboard in this article.
How to disable the keyboard in Windows
This may sound unusual, but some users in one situation or another have to think about how to disable the keyboard completely. For example, this may be needed on a laptop if it is left to the child as a TV, running cartoons on the screen. To prevent your child from accidentally closing the video, just disable the keyboard and mouse (touchpad). This can be done either using the system or using some third party applications. Let's look at the main options.
How to disable the keyboard using system tools
To completely disable the activation of keyboard keys, just make changes in the “Device Manager”. You will need to do the following:
Having completed 3 simple steps, you will be able to completely disable the keyboard on your computer, after which not a single key will work on it. To turn the keyboard back on, you will also need to go to Device Manager, right-click on the disabled paddle again and turn it on.
Please note: In rare cases, the "Disable" button when right-clicking on the keyboard is grayed out. In such a situation, in order to disable the manipulator, you will need to remove it. When it is removed, you can enable it by clicking the “Action” - “Update hardware configuration” button in the “Device Manager”.
How to disable the keyboard with third-party applications
There are a number of third-party programs that allow you to completely disable the keyboard. They don't differ much in terms of functionality, but they do have some differences in the interface and controls. There are two most popular programs that allow you to disable the keyboard of a laptop or any other Windows computer:
There are dozens of other apps that let you completely disable the keyboard in Windows.
How to replace or disable a keyboard button in Windows
There are situations when you only need to disable one button, for example, if it gets stuck and is pressed spontaneously. It may also be necessary to replace the purpose of one of the buttons with another, for example, if Esc is broken, set its action to the F12 key or another “useless” one on the keyboard. In such a situation, you can use the MapKeyboard program, which has the necessary functionality.
Download the MapKeyboard application from the official developer website and run it to replace or disable a key on the keyboard. Next, do the following:
It is worth noting that if you need to reset all the changes made and return the buttons to their default values, you must click “Reset keyboard layout”.
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