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How Do I Disable All Shortcuts in Windows 10?

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Disabling all shortcuts in Windows 10 is not possible. Shortcuts are essential for navigating and using the operating system efficiently. However, you can disable specific shortcuts that you don't use or find inconvenient.

Here's how you can disable individual shortcuts:

1. Using the Settings App

  • Open the Settings app (press Windows key + I).
  • Navigate to Ease of Access > Keyboard.
  • Under Use the On-Screen Keyboard, toggle the switch for Use the On-Screen Keyboard to On.
  • This will enable the on-screen keyboard, which can be used to type without relying on physical keyboard shortcuts.

2. Using Registry Editor

  • Caution: Modifying the registry can be risky. Back up your registry before making any changes.
  • Open Registry Editor (press Windows key + R, type regedit, and press Enter).
  • Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced.
  • Right-click on the Advanced key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  • Name the new value DisableShortcuts and set its value data to 1.
  • Close Registry Editor and restart your computer.

These methods will disable some common keyboard shortcuts. However, some shortcuts may still be active, especially those defined by specific applications.

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