How do I disable the Windows Key?

[JaggedEdge]

Probably an old question but I cant seem to find a straight answer. I need a fix (if possible) for Win2k and WinXP has I would like to do it to both machines. I found a program on Download.com but it runs all the time and would rather not have something running in the background.

Thank you for your help

 

[drag]

Inorder to dis-able the windows key in 14 easy steps you must:

1. insert a floppy disk into drive A:

2. goto startmenu ---> run... ---> type: format a: /s

3. goto your c:/windows/command folder, copy fdisk.exe to the a: drive

4. reboot computer with floppy in drive

5. once you reboot into dos type: fdisk

6. select delete Prmary Dos Partition

7. press enter, select yes.

8. press enter again, select Exit Fdisk

9. firmly, and with purpose of will and spirit press ctrl + alt + del for possibly the last time.

10. remove windows key with a rather large screwdriver in a violent fashion

11. throw windows key to floor with a rapid sweeping motion

12. crush windows key underfoot

13. goto software store ----> buy a Redhat cd

14. enjoy 🙂

 

[de8212]

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[RalfHutter]

The guy asks a question, says he can't get a straight answer and you give him this:

Originally posted by: drag Inorder to dis-able the windows key in 14 easy steps you must:

1. insert a floppy disk into drive A:

2. goto startmenu.........................................
..........fdisk...............................................................
........................................................................
13. goto software store ----> buy a Redhat cd

14. enjoy 🙂

Thats supposed to be helpful? Funny?

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: RalfHutter
The guy asks a question, says he can't get a straight answer and you give him this:

Originally posted by: drag Inorder to dis-able the windows key in 14 easy steps you must:

1. insert a floppy disk into drive A:

2. goto startmenu.........................................
..........fdisk...............................................................
........................................................................
13. goto software store ----> buy a Redhat cd

14. enjoy 🙂

Thats supposed to be helpful? Funny?

I thought it was humorous because I didnt know what the heck this guy was asking about 😛

 

[singh]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: RalfHutter
The guy asks a question, says he can't get a straight answer and you give him this:

Originally posted by: drag Inorder to dis-able the windows key in 14 easy steps you must:

1. insert a floppy disk into drive A:

2. goto startmenu.........................................
..........fdisk...............................................................
........................................................................
13. goto software store ----> buy a Redhat cd

14. enjoy 🙂

Thats supposed to be helpful? Funny?

I thought it was humorous because I didnt know what the heck this guy was asking about 😛

I disagree, I didn't find it funny at all! Some poor soul might actually attempt to do it :Q

 

[colonblow]

Originally posted by: drag
Inorder to dis-able the windows key in 14 easy steps you must:

9. firmly, and with purpose of will and spirit press ctrl + alt + del for possibly the last time.

10. remove windows key with a rather large screwdriver in a violent fashion

11. throw windows key to floor with a rapid sweeping motion

12. crush windows key underfoot

13. goto software store ----> buy a Redhat cd

14. enjoy 🙂

LOL... classic 😀

i thought it was funny. 🙂

 

[PrincessGuard]

Google "disable windows key." Look at results #2 and #4.

 

[spyordie007]

I thought it was humorous because I didnt know what the heck this guy was asking about

Same here, I had to look at the MS article to know what he meant my "windows key" I was thinking product key, not a key on the keyboard..... Time to step away from the computer... 😀

-Spy

 

[MisterMe]

Originally posted by: drag
Inorder to dis-able the windows key in 14 easy steps you must: 1. insert a floppy disk into drive A:

Just another typically mindless, tunnel visioned response from a linux zombie...ummm...wake up...linux ISN'T the cure for everything...

 

[drag]

Nope it's just a good cure for microsoft.

 

[gsaldivar]

Seriously, all you need is step #10:

10. remove windows key with a rather large screwdriver

Problem solved.

 

[RVN]

If you're talking about having installed a program and it starts up and runs all the time every time you turn your computer on:

In XP go to run and type in "msconfig", select startup tab and look for the program you don't want running out of the gate and uncheck it.

In 2K, remove it in the registry or use a program like jv16 power tools, reg cleaner or Mike Linn's start up CPL to control what starts up.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: spyordie007

I thought it was humorous because I didnt know what the heck this guy was asking about

Same here, I had to look at the MS article to know what he meant my "windows key" I was thinking product key, not a key on the keyboard..... Time to step away from the computer... 😀

-Spy

Exactly! And even then it took me a minute to get it. I try to forget about hat key.

And no, I dont think the post was "appropriate," just humorous. The 🙂 should have been changed to a 😉 or 😛.

😛

 

[drag]

I'll remember next time. I thought it was obvious it was a joke. I didn't mean any disrespect. ok? have a nice day.

 

[TheWart]

i used a prog called WInKeyKiller (freeware) a while back to prevent my games from accidentally falling back to desktop. worked like a charm.