How can I disable Windows key while gaming, so Windows does not kill me?

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Is there a way to disable the Windows key, while I'm in a full-screen game?

score 3 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 12 '24 at 12:11

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Try WinKill. It sits in the systray; click the icon to toggle the Windows key on/off.

You could also consider getting yourself a gaming keyboard. Some of these (for example, in the Logitech G series) come with physical switches to turn the Windows key on/off. It saves Alt-Tabbing out of the game to do this.

edited Apr 12 '24 at 12:11

Peter Mortensen

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answered Feb 10 '22 at 06:31

MiG

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score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 12 '24 at 12:16

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Install AutoHotkey

Edit to add your games and run the script DisableWinKey.ahk:

#If WinActive("Last Epoch") or WinActive("Path of Exile") or WinActive("Starcraft II")
LWIN::
RWIN::

Alternatively, look for a way to detect full screen applications in AutoHotkey, maybe like this detect-fullscreen question.

edited Apr 12 '24 at 12:16

Peter Mortensen

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answered Feb 09 '22 at 23:09

arberg

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score 0 · Answer 3 · edited Apr 12 '24 at 12:14

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The best way, in my opinion, is to get an older keyboard without Windows keys (something from before the Windows 95 era) and a USB-to-PS/2 adapter.

edited Apr 12 '24 at 12:14

Peter Mortensen

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answered Feb 10 '22 at 10:09

DDS

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How can I disable Windows key while gaming, so Windows does not kill me?

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