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Prevent Windows Key from Opening Start Menu in Windows 7

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Mar 15, 20269226 views

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I'd like to be able to stop the Windows Key from activating the Start Menu on Windows 7. I don't want to disable the Windows Key completely. I'd like Ctrl + Esc to still open the Start Menu. I know that you can use AutoHotKey to disable the Windows Key completely. The reason I want this functionali…

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Here is a solution for Windows 7: http://www.autohotkey.com/forum/topic55858.html Use the following code in AutoHotKey: See answer below for Windows 10 solution.

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Prevent Windows Key from Opening Start Menu in Windows 7

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