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A handy way to disable Windows keys in 98SE?

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First post, by Oldbitcollector

Posted on 2015-10-18, 17:22

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I've exhausted my "Google-foo" today trying to get this accomplished.. I apologize if this question is out of line in Marvin.

Does anyone have a registry fix or patch for completely disabling the "Windows Keys" in Windows 98SE?
I'm trying to make my retro box a little more "family friendly" for those in my house that may want to play DOS games.

Thanks!

Reply 1 of 4, by Thandor

Posted on 2015-10-18, 17:44

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Haven't tested it myself but perhaps you can use: http://www.dev-labs.com/kr/keyboard.html

If it doesn't work you can try (if you want at least) to disable the Windows Key on hardware-level. Perhaps you can pop off the Windows Key and remove the 'touch pad' underneath it or use tape to tape-over the traces on the PCB.

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Reply 2 of 4, by Dominus

Posted on 2015-10-18, 17:46

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Buy a keyboard without Windows key 😉

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Reply 3 of 4, by HighTreason

Posted on 2015-10-18, 18:10

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Make an 'n' shaped piece of card and place it over the key. It should sit in such a way that it prevents the key being easily pressed by accident without first crushing the cardboard.

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