How to disable the CTRL key in windows?


  1. Posts : 8
    windows 7 home premium 64bit
       #1

    How to disable the CTRL key in windows?


    Hi guys, I have a wierd problem which I think is related to a dodgy keyboard. basically my customer has a G61-401sa laptop in which the Ctrl key seems to be constantly 'on' or pressed if you will. It's taken me a while to notice this ( through doing other things to her system) and in all honesty it isnt on all the time, however I noticed it yesterday after I was setting up her email and tried to paste her address into the required area (crtl +V) since then its on and off, more 'on' than off and I wondered if its possible to dissable the Ctrl key completely??
    obviously at some point she needs to replace the keyboard but I know shes loath to spend more money on a laptop she's had nothing but trouble with (loads of problems since she bought it from currys but thats another story)
    any idea's would be apreciated.
    glenn
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  2. Posts : 2,663
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #2

    Hi Glenn and welcome to the forums

    I have absolutely no idea whether this would work or not, it looks alright but I'm not testing it because I quite like my control key

    http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...dows-xp-vista/

    I would suggest making a full backup of the registry with ERUNT before trying anything:

    ERUNT and NTREGOPT

    Let us know how it goes!

    Tom
    Last edited by tom982; 18 Jan 2012 at 05:40. Reason: Well that was stupid, I forgot to put the link in!
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  3. Posts : 8
    windows 7 home premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi tom, and thanks for the info and the welcome, I've just installed a similar program actually and am curently testing 'Keytweak' that allows me to disable the control key, so I'll have a play with that first. Not sure how effective it will be if the problems mechanicla tho (i.e. the key sticks ) I'll keep you posted.
    Once again many thanks for your input.
    glenn
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  4. Posts : 2,663
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #4

    Hi Glenn,

    You're most welcome :) Glad I could be of use.

    Yeah, that sounds good to me, fingers crossed!

    Tom
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  5. Posts : 1
    Windows XP
       #5

    shawie60 said:
    Hi tom, and thanks for the info and the welcome, I've just installed a similar program actually and am curently testing 'Keytweak' that allows me to disable the control key, so I'll have a play with that first. Not sure how effective it will be if the problems mechanicla tho (i.e. the key sticks ) I'll keep you posted.
    Once again many thanks for your input.
    glenn
    I tried Keytweak on my HP Mini, and it worked! I turned off a defective Ctrl key, and am back in business. Thanks a million!!
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 2,663
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #6

    CarMech97 said:
    shawie60 said:
    Hi tom, and thanks for the info and the welcome, I've just installed a similar program actually and am curently testing 'Keytweak' that allows me to disable the control key, so I'll have a play with that first. Not sure how effective it will be if the problems mechanicla tho (i.e. the key sticks ) I'll keep you posted.
    Once again many thanks for your input.
    glenn
    I tried Keytweak on my HP Mini, and it worked! I turned off a defective Ctrl key, and am back in business. Thanks a million!!
    Hi CarMech97 and welcome to the forums

    I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for taking the time to say thanks :) It means a lot to me.

    Tom
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  7. Posts : 1
    Win 7 home basic 64 bit
       #7

    That keytweak trick worked on my sony e series too. Thanks everyone !!
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  8. Posts : 2,663
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
       #8

    Glad to hear it!
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