How to disable Win+W and Win+C hotkeys on Windows 11
Aug 21
I've tried setting HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\DisabledHotkeys = "W,C". I've also tried enabling Local Computer Policy\User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\File Explorter\Turn off Windows Key hot keys
Neither of them are preventing Win+C from opening the "try teams" ad
nor the Win+W from opening the Weather app full of ads
This answer may disable other keys (no idea) but it does not disable these keys.
How can I disable these hot keys? (without 3rd party software)
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Accepted answer · original discussion
Aug 21
The answer found on answers.microsoft.com says:
You can use Microsoft's own tool called Power Toys. Power Toys for Windows 11 is available from the Microsoft Store. After installing the tool you will find in it the "Keyboard Manager" there you will be able to set the shortcut Win + c as disabled.
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