Disable Win-L key ???

forever7

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Hi

On my laptop, I would frequently accidentally press the Win key and L key, when I really want to press Ctrl key and L key.

Win-L locks the screen, which is annoying because I have to type my password to unlock.

Is there a way to disable Win-L ?

Thanks!


P.s. I never had this problem with a full size keyboard at work. I only have this problem because my home laptop keyboard is much smaller.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    Laptop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    Lenovo
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit
    CPU
    i5
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Have a read through this link.

Note that there are 2 sections and both use a different method.
1. Home Users: Disable Windows Lock by Editing the Registry
2. Pro and Enterprise Users: Disable Workstation Lock with the Local Group Policy Editor
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Homebuild
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1
CPU
DualCore Intel Pentium D 820, 2800 MHz (14 x 200)
Motherboard
Gigabyte EX58-UD3R
Memory
Kingston DDR3 (PC3-10700H) 6.0GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 6450
Sound Card
Realtek ALC882/D/M
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Drive #1 - WDC WD2500JB-22REA0 (232 GB)
Drive #2 - WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B0 (596 GB)
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750w G2 Gold
Cooling
5 x 80mm Generic Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
Mouse
SteelSeries IKARI 62001-1 Laser or Microsoft Laser 6000
Internet Speed
1500/256
Antivirus
NOD32 v10.1.235.0
Browser
FireFox 59.0.2 X64bit
Other Info
Telstra Technicolor TG799vac Modem
LG HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH20NS15 ATA Device
16X52X32X52 COMBO SCSI CDRom Device
Logitech Wave Keyboard
Microsoft 6000 Laser Mouse
Have a read through this link.

Note that there are 2 sections and both use a different method.
1. Home Users: Disable Windows Lock by Editing the Registry
2. Pro and Enterprise Users: Disable Workstation Lock with the Local Group Policy Editor


Although the above method does what I want to do, which is disable Win-L, but it also completely disabled lock-screen.

With the above method, there's no way to lock the screen any more, unless you log-out.

The above method is too inconvenient for me. For example, if I have to go use the restroom, I cannot just lock the screen to go use the toilet. I would have to log-out first, which close all my apps.
 
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My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    Laptop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    Lenovo
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit
    CPU
    i5
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Homebuild
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit SP1
CPU
DualCore Intel Pentium D 820, 2800 MHz (14 x 200)
Motherboard
Gigabyte EX58-UD3R
Memory
Kingston DDR3 (PC3-10700H) 6.0GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 6450
Sound Card
Realtek ALC882/D/M
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Drive #1 - WDC WD2500JB-22REA0 (232 GB)
Drive #2 - WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B0 (596 GB)
PSU
EVGA Supernova 750w G2 Gold
Cooling
5 x 80mm Generic Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
Mouse
SteelSeries IKARI 62001-1 Laser or Microsoft Laser 6000
Internet Speed
1500/256
Antivirus
NOD32 v10.1.235.0
Browser
FireFox 59.0.2 X64bit
Other Info
Telstra Technicolor TG799vac Modem
LG HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GH20NS15 ATA Device
16X52X32X52 COMBO SCSI CDRom Device
Logitech Wave Keyboard
Microsoft 6000 Laser Mouse
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