Feb 28, 2016 · A: The windows lock key located next to the dimmer button enables and disables the Windows key next to the ALT buttons. This prevents accidental pressing of the button (which brings you back to the desktop/home screen) while in a game.

Apr 7, 2019 · How to Enable or Disable the Windows Key in Windows 10 The Windows key is the key on a keyboard with the Windows logo on it. The Windows key can be used for keyboard shortcuts to open Windows features with. This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Windows key for all users in Windows 10.

Mar 5, 2025 · Yes my keyboard automatically enabled Win Lock you know that top left light? The one that indicated that your windows key is disabled. How do I enable it? Or rather disable Win Lock?

May 15, 2022 · The Win Lock button is great however with the upgrade to windows 11, there are now two other shortcuts. ALT TAB SHIFT and ALT TAB CTRL which effectively do the same thing as ALT TAB. This has been really frustrating in WoW where I use ALT,. CTRL and SHIFT as modifiers for spell rows and certain macros along with TAB is the default for changing ...

Feb 14, 2021 · I returned the Keyboard and it's all better now. This new K100's Windows Lock key is not only clicky when pressed but it also toggles red to indicate the Windows key is locked. The LED lock icon also turns on in the middle of the keyboard dashboard. I definitely had a defective keyboard but I'm glad tried again because I really like this keyboard.

Jan 28, 2012 · Now, press the Windows lock button again so that it is not lit - and press one of those Windows keys again. This time, your Windows menu should pop up. If so, all is working correctly - the Lock key is there for gaming, so that you can disable that pop-up from interrupting in case you accidentally hit it while playing.

Mar 29, 2023 · Hello, the Windows key on my keyboard in Windows 11 suddenly stopped working for 99% of inputs. Problem seemed to start when I walked away from PC for a bit. Weirdly, the key still works when I hit 'Win+L', but nothing else. The issue isn't at the keyboard level, as I've tried hitting the Win key on both the laptop and external keyboard.

Nov 22, 2021 · Hi, I got my keyboard about a year ago now and I've never been able to troubleshoot the Win Lock key not working. I've gone through these forums looking to see if there were similar issues that have been resolved, but I haven't found anything.

Aug 24, 2024 · Step1 : First things you need to Check the Keyboard Lock Check if the Windows key is disabled or not Some keyboards have a key lock feature that disables the Windows key. Look for a key with a Windows logo or similar icon. Step 2: You need to Check the Windows Updates 1. Go to Settings ->Click on a Update & Security- > Windows Update. 2.

May 25, 2010 · If this key does not exist, create it.(There will be already key explorer in key Policies, so create key System) Then you need to add a value type DWORD, with value 0 - enable Win+L shortcut 1 - disable Win+L shortcut. Please reply, if you face any problem.