Furahaaga Windows -ka ma shaqeynayo marka aad riixdo? Mararka qaarkood, furaha Windows - ka oo aan furin arrinta menu-ka Start waxay dhacdaa marka aad si lama filaan ah u curyaamiso furaha. Tani waxay naga xaddidi doontaa inaan samayno hawl kasta oo ku lug leh furaha Windows . Waxa kale oo laga yaabaa inaad arrintan kula kulanto kiiboodhka caadiga ah sidoo kale haddii aad beddeshay Settings -ka ku jira PC -gaaga Windows . Maqaalkan, waxaan ku bari doonaa sida loo furo furaha Windows . Markaa, sii wad wax akhriska si aad u xalliso arrinta naafada furaha ee Windows .

Sida loo hagaajiyo furaha Windows Disabled^{(How to Fix Windows Key Disabled)}

In kasta oo furaha Windows uu siyaalo badan waxtar u leeyahay, marka la riixo furaha Windows marka la ciyaarayo ciyaaraha waxay ku noqonaysaa riyo-hurayaal ciyaartoyda. Markaa, dadku waxay joojiyaan furaha Windows si ay khibrad ciyaar oo wanaagsan u helaan. ^(Windows)Si kastaba ha ahaatee, furaha Windows -ka ee kiiboodhkaaga ayaa siyaalo badan waxtar u leh sida furaha Windows uu u furo menu-ka Start^{(opens the Start menu)} . Waxa kale oo ay qabataa hawlo kale^{(performs other tasks)} oo leh furayaal kale oo la isku daray.

Tusaale ahaan:

• Riix Windows + R keys isku mar si aad u furto Run dialog Box.
• Riix Windows + E keys si aad u furto File Explorer .
• Riix Windows + X keys isku mar si aad u furto liiska isku xirka degdega ah^{( Quick link menu)} .
• Riix Windows + D keys isku mar si aad u muujiso ama u qariso Desktop -ka .

Sidaa darteed, kuwani waa qaar ka mid ah furaha kiiboodhka^{(keyboard shortcuts)} Windows . Si kastaba ha noqotee, haddii aad la kulanto arrinta furaha Windows ee naafada ah markaa raac hababka la bixiyay ee ku saabsan sida loo awoodo furaha Windows .

Habka 1: Nadiifi Kiiboodhka^{(Method 1: Clean the Keyboard)}

Waxaad la kulmi kartaa arrintan furaha Windows oo naafo ah haddii aadan nadiifin kumbuyuutarkaaga muddo dheer. Boodhka^(Dust) kiiboodhkaga ayaa sidoo kale sababi kara dhibaatadan. Haddii aad isticmaalayso kiiboodhka dibadda, raac tillaabooyinka hoose.

1. Ka saar kiiboodhka dibadda^{(Unplug the external keyboard)} ee nidaamka.

2. Ka saar boodhka oo nadiifi kiiboodhka^{(Remove dust and clean the keyboard)} adigoo isticmaalaya burush jilicsan oo jilicsan.

3. Ku xidh kiiboodhka dibadda^{(Plug the external keyboard)} nidaamka.

4. Isku day inaad isticmaasho furaha Windows^{(Windows key)} hadda.

Habka 2: Iyadoo loo marayo Keyboard Hotkey^{(Method 2: Through Keyboard Hotkey)}

Haddii aad isticmaalayso kiiboodhka halkaas oo aad ku leedahay furaha furaha si aad awood ugu yeelato ama u joojiso furaha Windows , ka dib isku day inaad raadiso furahaas gaarka ah. Isku day inaad garaacdo furaha si aad awood ugu yeelato ama u joojiso furaha Windows^{(Try hitting the key to enable or disable the Windows key)} . Si kastaba ha ahaatee, qaar badan oo ka mid ah kiiboodhka ayaa laga yaabaa inaysan lahayn furaha furaha. Xaaladdaas, raac mid ka mid ah hababka hoose si aad u xalliso furaha Windows - ka oo aan furin arrinta menu Start .

Habka 3: Demi Habka Ciyaarta^{(Method 3: Turn Off Game Mode)}

Habka ciyaartu waa mid ka mid ah sifooyin badan Windows 10 waxay la timaadaa iyadoo maskaxda lagu hayo ciyaartoyda. Inta lagu jiro qaabka ciyaarta^(Game) , furaha Windows waa naafo si looga fogaado inuu si qalad ah u cadaadiyo inta lagu jiro ciyaarta. Waxay^(Makes) hubisaa inaadan ku jirin qaabka ciyaarta^(Game) maadaama ay caadi tahay inaad la kulanto arrimaha furaha Windows ee naafada ah qaabka ciyaarta^(Game) . Si aad u damiso qaabka ciyaarta^(Game) :

1. Guji Start , ku qor habka ciyaarta^{(game mode settings)} , oo ku dhufo furaha Gelida^{(Enter key)} .

2. Dami beddelka^(Off) habka ciyaarta^{(Game Mode)} .

Fiiro gaar ah:^(Note:) Si aad u damiso furaha Windows , waxaad mar kale shid kartaa Habka Ciyaarta^{(Game Mode)} adoo raacaya tillaabooyinka kore.

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Hagaaji soo-gelinta kiiboodhka ee Windows 10^{(Fix keyboard Input lag in Windows 10)}

Habka 4: Isticmaal Command Powershell^{(Method 4: Use Powershell Command)}

Powershell wuxuu ku daraa amaro cusub oo loo isticmaali karo in lagu hagaajiyo arrimaha naafada muhiimka ah ee Windows iyadoo la raacayo tillaabadan:.

1. Guji Start oo ku qor PowerShell oo guji Open natiijooyinka raadinta.

2. Ku qor daaqada amarka ee soo socota oo taabo ^(command)furaha ^(key)Gelida^(Enter) .

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation) AppXManifest.xml"}

Xusuusin:^(Note:) Inta lagu jiro fulinta amarka, waxaad arki doontaa khaladaad badan. Laakiin kuwani ma saameeyaan habka iyo marka ay dhammaato

3. Ugu dambeyntii, dib u bilaw kombiyuutarkaaga^{(restart your computer)} .

Habka 5: Demi furayaasha shaandhaynta iyo furayaasha dhejiska leh^{(Method 5: Turn Off Filter Keys and Sticky Keys)}

Furayaasha shaandhaynta^(Filter) ayaa guud ahaan loo adeegsadaa in la iska indho tiro ama la gaabiyo furaha furaha laakiin waxa ay caan ku yihiin in ay ku khalkhaliyaan furayaasha Windows marar badan. Si la mid ah furayaasha dhejiska ah^{(Sticky Keys)} . Si aad u joojiso furayaasha shaandhaynta^{(Filter Keys)} iyo furayaasha dhejiska leh^{(Sticky Keys)} :

1. Riix furaha Windows^{(Windows key)} , ku qor Control Panel oo guji Open .

2. Set View by > Category oo guji Fududeynta Helitaanka^{(Ease of Access)} .

3. Hoosta Ciwaanka Fudud ee Helitaanka Xarunta^{(Ease of Access Center )} , dhagsii Beddel sida kiiboodhkaagu u shaqeeyo^{(Change how your keyboard works)} .

4. Ka saar sanduuqa hubinta ee demi furayaasha^{(Turn off Filter Keys )} sifaynta oo shid^{(Turn on Sticky Keys)} furayaasha dhegdhegaysan . Guji Apply>OK .

Hubi in furahaaga Windows uu hadda shaqaynayo^{(Windows key is functional)} iyo in kale.

Waxaad mar walba raaci kartaa tillaabooyinka kore oo aad hubisaa ikhtiyaarrada Daar Furayaasha Dheef^{(Turn on Sticky Keys)} -leh oo shid furayaasha shaandhaynta^{( Turn on Filter keys)} si aad mar kale u joojiso furaha Windows.

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Sida loo sahlo Dell Keyboard Settings Backlight^{(How to Enable Dell Keyboard Backlight Settings)}

Habka 6: Dami Deminta Furaha Furaha Windows^{(Method 6: Disable Turn Off Windows Key Hotkeys Setting)}

Waxaad xaddidi kartaa ama oggolaan kartaa sifo adiga oo beddelaya dejinta Siyaasadda Kooxda^{(Group Policy)} . Raac tillaabooyinka hoose si taxadar leh.

Xusuusin^(Note) : Tifaftiraha Siyaasadda Kooxda^{(Group Policy Editor)} lagama heli karo daabacaadda Guriga^(Home) laakiin waxaa laga heli karaa daabacaadyada Pro ama Enterprise .

1. Riix furayaasha ^(keys)Windows + R isku mar si aad u furto sanduuqa wada hadalka Run .

2. Ku qor gpedit.msc oo ku dhufo Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys wada si aad ugu socodsiiso tifaftiraha siyaasada kooxda maxaliga ah maamule ahaan.

3. U gudub Qaabka User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer ee dhinaca bidix.

4. Hoos u deg oo laba-guji Demi furayaasha furaha ^{(Turn off Windows Key)} Windows^(hotkeys) .

5. Dooro ikhtiyaarka naafada .^(Disabled)

6. Guji Apply ka dibna OK si aad u kaydiso isbeddellada.

Haddii aad rabto inaad damiso furaha Windows ka dibna raac tillaabooyinka kor ku xusan laakiin, dooro ikhtiyaarka karti u leh tallaabada ^(Enabled)5^{(step 5)} .

Habka 7: Wax ka beddel Settings Registry^{(Method 7: Modify Registry Settings)}

Hab kale oo ku saabsan sida loo awood furaha Windows waa in la beddelo goobaha diiwaanka. Si taxadar leh u raac tilmaamaha hoose sababtoo ah isbedel kasta oo lagu sameeyay tafatiraha diiwaanka si joogto ah. Sidoo kale, ogow in isbeddel kasta oo khaldan uu keeni karo arrin halis ah.

1. Furo sanduuqa Run oo ku ^(Run)qor regedit^(regedit) oo guji OK .

2. Guji Haa^(Yes) ee Xakamaynta Koontada Isticmaalaha^{(User Account Control)} .

3. U gudub jidka^(path) soo socda ee ciwaanka ee ku yaal Tifaftiraha Diiwaanka^{(Registry Editor)} .

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

4. Laba jeer ku dhufo xadhigga NoWinkeys .

5. U deji xogta Qiimaha^{(Value data)} sida 0 .

Xusuusin:^(Note:) U beddelashada qiimaha 1 waxay joojinaysaa furaha Windows.

6. Guji OK oo dib u bilow kombayutarkaga^{(restart your PC)} .

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Sida dib loogu habeeyo badhanka Mouse on Windows 10^{(How to Reassign Mouse Buttons on Windows 10)}

Habka 8: Ku celi furayaasha PowerToys^{(Method 8: Remap Keys Through PowerToys)}

Waxa kale oo aad wax ka beddeli kartaa shaqada ama aad awood u siin kartaa furaha Windows adiga oo isticmaalaya ^(Windows)Keyboard-ka Remap PowerToy^{(Remap Keyboard PowerToy)} ee Microsoft . Raac tillaabooyinka hoose.

1. Soo deji oo rakib PowerToys .

2. Hadda, bilow PowerToys app.

3. Guji Maareeyaha Kiiboodhka ee^{(Keyboard Manager)} dhinaca bidixda.

4. Kadib, dhagsii ikhtiyaarka Settings Open sida ku cad sawirka hoose.^{(Open Settings)}

5. Daar toggle^(On) si aad u dadajiso maamulaha kiiboodhka^{(Enable Keyboard Manager)} .

6. Hadda, guji Remap ^{(Remap a)} furaha^(key) .

7. Halkan, ku dhufo + icon sida ka muuqata sawirka hoose.

8. Dooro ikhtiyaarka guuleysiga^(Win) ee hoos yimaada qaybta furaha^(Key) .

9. Ka dib, dooro function ka hooseeya qaybta Mapped To oo guji OK .

10. Guji badhanka sii wad^{(Continue Anyway)} si kasta oo ay tahay isla markiiba xaqiijinta.

Habka 9: Ku socodsii SFC iyo DISM Scans^{(Method 9: Run SFC and DISM Scans)}

Sababta kale ee caadiga ah ee ka dambeysa furaha Windows arrinta naafada ah waa faylalka nidaamka musuqmaasuqa. Mahadsanid, Daaqadaha^(Windows) waxay u yimaadeen inay wax ka qabtaan xaaladahan oo kale. Hubiyaha Faylka Nidaamka^{(System File Checker)} ama SFC wuxuu raadiyaa faylalka nidaamka musuqmaasuqa oo hagaaji si loo hubiyo inay si habsami leh u shaqeeyaan. Raac tillaabooyinkan si aad u socodsiiso sawirka SFC :

1. Ku dhufo  furaha Windows^{(Windows key)} , ku qor  Command Prompt  oo guji  Run as admin^{(Run as administrator)} .

2. Guji  Haa^(Yes)  ee  Xakamaynta Koontada Isticmaalaha^{(User Account Control)}  .

3. Ku qor amarka:  sfc /scannow  oo  tabo Furaha Gelida^{(Enter key)}  si aad u socodsiiso  iskaanka Nidaamka File Checker^{(System File Checker)}  .

Fiiro gaar ah:^(Note:)  scan system ayaa la bilaabayaa waxayna qaadan doontaa dhowr daqiiqo in la dhammeeyo. Dhanka kale, waxaad sii wadi kartaa inaad qabato hawlo kale laakiin ka fiirso inaadan si lama filaan ah u xirin daaqada.

Kadib marka la dhammeeyo iskaanka, waxay tusi doontaa fariimahan midkood:

• Ilaalinta Ilaha Windows ma aysan helin wax xadgudub ah oo daacadnimo ah.^{(Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.)}
• Ilaalinta Kheyraadka Daaqadaha ayaa qaban kari wayday hawlgalkii la codsaday.^{(Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.)}
• Ilaalinta Ilaha Windows waxay heshay faylal kharriban oo si guul leh u dayactiray.^{(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.)}
• Ilaalinta Ilaha Windows waxay heshay faylal kharriban laakiin wuu awoodi waayay inuu hagaajiyo qaarkood.^{(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.)}

4. Marka iskaanka la dhammeeyo,  dib u bilow ^(restart) kombayutarkaga^{(your PC)} .

5. Mar labaad, billow  Command Prompt maamule ahaan^{(Command Prompt as administrator)}  oo fuli amarrada la bixiyay midba midka kale:

dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

Fiiro gaar ah:^(Note:)  Waa in aad leedahay internet shaqaynaysa si aad ufuliso amarada DISM si sax ah.^(DISM)

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Sida loogu Isticmaalo TV-ga Kormeere ahaan Windows 11 PC^{(How to Use TV as Monitor for Windows 11 PC)}

Habka 10: Orod Malware Scan^{(Method 10: Run Malware Scan)}

Waxa ugu dambeeya ee aad uga baahan tahay kombayutarkaga waa malware-ka burburinaya oo wax walba qasaya. Astaamaha ugu horreeya ee PC-ga cudurka qaba waxay noqon kartaa furaha Windows oo aan furin menu-ka Start . Si aad u raadiso malware kasta, waxaad u baahan tahay inaad samayso iskaanka nidaamka buuxa si aad u ogaato fayl kasta ama codsi kasta oo xaasidnimo leh oo ku jira kumbuyuutarkaaga adoo raacaya sharciyadan:

1. Isku  mar ku dhufo Windows + I keys  si aad u bilawdo  Settings .

2. Halkan, guji  Cusboonaysiinta & Badbaadada^{(Update & Security)}  sida muuqata.

3. U tag  Amniga Daaqadaha^{(Windows Security)}  ee dhinaca bidix.

4. Guji  Viruska &^{(Virus & threat protection)}  doorashada ilaalinta hanjabaada ee shayga saxda ah.

5. Guji  badhanka Quick Scan  si aad u raadiso malware.

6A. Marka iskaanka la sameeyo, dhammaan hanjabaadaha ayaa la soo bandhigi doonaa. Guji ^(Click)Hawlaha Bilowga ^{(Start Actions )} ee  hanjabaadaha  hadda jira^{(Current threats)} .

6B. Haddii aysan jirin wax khatar ah oo ku jira qalabkaaga, qalabku wuxuu tusi doonaa  digniinta hanjabaadda Maya hadda  .^{(No current threats )}

Habka 11: Beddel kiiboodhka^{(Method 11: Replace Keyboard)}

Haddii hababka aan kor ku soo sheegnay midkoodna kuu shaqayn, waxay u badan tahay inay sabab u tahay kiiboodhka khaldan. Oo si taas loo hagaajiyo waa inaad ku beddelato kiiboodhka mid cusub. Kahor intaadan iibsan kiiboodhka cusub, isku day inaad ku xidho kiiboodhka kale oo hubi inuu furaha Windows shaqaynayo iyo in kale. ^(Windows)Haddii ay shaqeyso, ka dib iibso kiiboodhka cusub si aad u xalliso furaha Windows oo aan furin arrinta menu -ka bilow .^(Start)

Sidoo kale akhri: ^{(Also Read:)} Sida loo joojiyo dardargelinta Mouse gudaha Windows 10^{(How to Disable Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10)}

Su'aalaha Inta Badan La Isweydiiyo (FAQs)^{(Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs))}

Q1. Ma jiraa qalab dhinac saddexaad oo diyaar u ah furaha Windows?^{(Q1. Is there any third-party tool available to enable the Windows key?)}

Jawaab. ^(Ans.) AutoHotkey , Winkill , iyo WKey Disabler waa qaar ka mid ah qalabka dhinac saddexaad^{(third-party tools)} si ay u awood ama u gab furaha Windows .

Q2. Sideen u dami karaa furaha Windows?^{(Q2. How do I disable the Windows key?)}

Jawaab. ^(Ans.)Waxaad si fudud u dami kartaa furaha Windows adiga oo wax ka beddelaya goobaha diiwaangelinta. U beddel xogta Qiimaha ^{(Value data)}1 ee xadhkaha NoWinkeys si aad u joojiso furaha Windows.

Q3. Waa maxay qaar ka mid ah dariiqyada gaaban ee lagu isticmaali karo furaha Windows?^{(Q3. What are some of the shortcuts that can be used with the Windows key?)}

Jawaab. ^(Ans.) Hoos^(Below) waxaa ku yaal qaar ka mid ah dariiqyada gaaban ee ku lug leh furaha Windows .

• Windows + Tab : Fur aragga hawsha
• Windows + D : Qari ama Muuji Desktop
• Windows + X : Fur link-ga degdega ah ee menu-ka
• Windows + Spacebar : Isku beddel qaabka kiiboodhka dhexdooda
• Windows + L : quful shaashadda
• Windows + I : Dejinta fur
• Windows + Up arrow u qaad daaqada hadda jirta
• Windows + Down arrow : Soo celi daaqadda hadda jirta
• Windows + V : Kiliboodhka

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Waxaan rajeyneynaa in maqaalkani uu kaa caawin doono sida loo xalliyo dhibaatada naafada ee furaha Windows^{(Windows key disabled)} . Noogu sheeg su'aalahaaga iyo taladaada qaybta faallooyinka ee hoose.

How to Fix Windows Key Disabled

Is your Windows key not working when pressing it? Sometimes, the Windows key not opеning the Start menu issυe оccurs when you have accidentally disabled the keу. This will restrict us from performing any functions that involve the Windows key. You may also face this issue оn а stаndard keyboard too іf you hаve changed the Settings in your Windows PC. In this article, we will teach you how to enable Windows key. So, continuе readіng to fix Windows key disabled isѕυe.

How to Fix Windows Key Disabled

Though the Windows key is helpful in many ways, pressing the Windows key while playing games would be a nightmare for gamers. So, people disable the Windows key for a better gaming experience. However, the Windows key on your keyboard is helpful in many ways like Windows key opens the Start menu. It also performs other tasks with a combination of other keys.

For Example:

• Press the Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Run dialog Box.
• Press Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer.
• Press the Windows + X keys simultaneously to open a Quick link menu.
• Press the Windows + D keys at the same time to show or hide the Desktop.

Hence, these are some Windows key keyboard shortcuts. However, if you face Windows key disabled issue then follow the given methods on how to enable Windows key.

Method 1: Clean the Keyboard

You can face this issue of Windows key being disabled if you haven’t cleaned your keyboard for a long time. Dust in your keyboard might also cause this problem. If you are using an external keyboard, then follow the steps below.

1. Unplug the external keyboard from the system.

2. Remove dust and clean the keyboard using a soft bristle brush.

3. Plug the external keyboard back into the system.

4. Try using the Windows key now.

Method 2: Through Keyboard Hotkey

If you are using a keyboard where you have a hotkey to enable or disable the Windows key, then try looking for that particular key. Try hitting the key to enable or disable the Windows key. However, many of the keyboards may not have the hotkey. In that case, follow any of the methods below to resolve the Windows key not opening the Start menu issue.

Method 3: Turn Off Game Mode

The game mode is one of many features Windows 10 comes with keeping gamers in mind. While in Game mode, Windows key is disabled to avoid pressing it mistakenly during playing a game. Makes sure you are not in Game mode as it is common to face Windows key disabled issues in Game mode. To turn off the Game mode:

1. Click on Start, type game mode settings, and hit the Enter key.

2. Switch Off the toggle for Game Mode.

Note: To disable Windows key, you can turn on Game Mode again by following the above steps.

Also Read: Fix keyboard Input lag in Windows 10

Method 4: Use Powershell Command

Powershell incorporates new commands that can be used to fix Windows key disabled issues by following these step:.

1. Click on Start and type PowerShell and click on Open in the search results.

2. Type the following command window and press the Enter key.

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation) AppXManifest.xml"}

Note: During the execution of the command, you will see many errors. But those do not affect the process and once it completes

3. Finally, restart your computer.

Method 5: Turn Off Filter Keys and Sticky Keys

Filter keys are generally used for ignoring or slowing down the keystroke but are notorious for messing with Windows keys on many occasions. The same goes with Sticky Keys. To disable Filter Keys and Sticky Keys:

1. Press the Windows key, type Control Panel and click on Open.

2. Set View by > Category and click on Ease of Access.

3. Under the Ease of Access Center heading, click on Change how your keyboard works.

4. Uncheck the checkbox for Turn off Filter Keys and Turn on Sticky Keys. Click on Apply>OK.

Check if your Windows key is functional now or not.

You can always follow the above steps and check the options for Turn on Sticky Keys and Turn on Filter keys to disable Windows key again.

Also Read: How to Enable Dell Keyboard Backlight Settings

Method 6: Disable Turn Off Windows Key Hotkeys Setting

You can restrict or allow a feature by changing the Group Policy settings. Follow the steps below carefully.

Note: Group Policy Editor is not available in the Home edition but can be found in Pro or Enterprise editions.

1. Press Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type gpedit.msc and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys together to run local group policy editor as administrator.

3. Navigate to the User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer folder from the left pane.

4. Scroll down and double-click Turn off Windows Key hotkeys.

5. Select the Disabled option.

6. Click Apply and then OK to save changes.

If you want to disable Windows key then follow the same steps as above but, select the Enabled option in the step 5.

Method 7: Modify Registry Settings

Another method on how to enable Windows key is to modify registry settings. Follow the instructions below carefully because of any changes made to the registry editor permanently. Also, note that any incorrect changes would cause a serious issue.

1. Launch the Run dialog box and type regedit and click on OK.

2. Click Yes in the User Account Control prompt.

3. Navigate to the following path from the address bar in Registry Editor.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

4. Double-click on the NoWinkeys string.

5. Set the Value data as 0.

Note: Changing the value to 1 will disable Windows key.

6. Click OK and restart your PC.

Also Read: How to Reassign Mouse Buttons on Windows 10

Method 8: Remap Keys Through PowerToys

You can also modify the function or enable the Windows key using Microsoft’s Remap Keyboard PowerToy. Follow the steps below.

1. Download and install PowerToys.

2. Now, launch the PowerToys app.

3. Click on Keyboard Manager on the left pane.

4. Then, click on the Open Settings option as highlighted in the pic below.

5. Switch On the toggle for Enable Keyboard Manager.

6. Now, click on Remap a key.

7. Here, click on the + icon as highlighted in the pic below.

8. Select the option Win under the Key category.

9. Then, select a function under the Mapped To category and click on OK.

10. Click on the Continue Anyway button in the confirmation prompt.

Method 9: Run SFC and DISM Scans

Another common reason behind the Windows key disabled issue is corrupt system files. Thankfully, Windows come prepared to handle these kinds of scenarios. System File Checker or SFC scan searches for corrupt system files and repair them to ensure smooth working. Follow these steps to run an SFC scan:

1. Hit the Windows key, type Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator.

2. Click on Yes in the User Account Control prompt.

3. Type the command: sfc /scannow and press Enter key to run the System File Checker scan.

Note: A system scan will be initiated and it will take a couple of minutes to finish. Meanwhile, you can continue performing other activities but be mindful of not accidentally closing the window.

After completing the scan, it will show either of these messages:

• Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
• Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.

4. Once the scan is finished, restart your PC.

5. Again, launch Command Prompt as administrator and execute the given commands one after the other:

dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

Note: You must have a working internet connection to execute DISM commands properly.

Also Read: How to Use TV as Monitor for Windows 11 PC

Method 10: Run Malware Scan

The last thing you need in your computer is malware wreaking havoc and messing up everything. And the first symptom of an infected PC can be the Windows key not opening the Start menu. To search for any malware, you need to run a full system scan to detect any malicious file or application present on your computer by following these rules:

1. Hit Windows + I keys simultaneously to launch Settings.

2. Here, click on Update & Security settings as shown.

3. Go to Windows Security in the left pane.

4. Click on the Virus & threat protection option in the right pane.

5. Click on the Quick Scan button to search for malware.

6A. Once the scan is done, all the threats will be displayed. Click on Start Actions under Current threats.

6B. If there is no threat in your device, the device will show the No current threats alert.

Method 11: Replace Keyboard

If none of the methods mentioned above work for you, it is probably due to a faulty keyboard. And to fix that you have to replace the keyboard with a newer one. Before buying a new keyboard, try connecting another keyboard and check whether the Windows key works. If it works, then buy a new keyboard to resolve the Windows key not opening the Start menu issue.

Also Read: How to Disable Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there any third-party tool available to enable the Windows key?

Ans. AutoHotkey, Winkill, and WKey Disabler are some of the third-party tools to enable or disable the Windows key.

Q2. How do I disable the Windows key?

Ans. You can easily disable the Windows key by modifying the registry settings. Change the Value data to 1 in the NoWinkeys string to disable the Windows key.

Q3. What are some of the shortcuts that can be used with the Windows key?

Ans. Below are some of the shortcuts that involve the Windows key.

• Windows + Tab: Open task view
• Windows + D: Hide or Show Desktop
• Windows + X: Open the Quick link menu
• Windows + Spacebar: Toggle between the keyboard layout
• Windows + L: Lock the screen
• Windows + I: Open settings
• Windows + Up arrow: Maximize current window
• Windows + Down arrow: Restore down current window
• Windows + V: Clipboard

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We hope this article will help you on how to resolve Windows key disabled problem. Let us know your queries and suggestions in the comment section below.

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