As a Windows 10 user, you may have accidentally pressed the Windows L shortcut key, which locks your computer and takes you to the lock screen. This can be frustrating, especially if you were in the middle of an important task. Fortunately, you can easily disable the Windows L shortcut key on Windows 10 to prevent this from happening again.
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Step 1: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box
In the Run dialog box, type in "gpedit.msc" and press Enter. This will open the Group Policy Editor.
Step 2: Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Logon Options
In the Windows Logon Options folder, you will see a setting called "Turn off Windows+L hotkey." Double-click on this setting to open its Properties window.
Step 3: Change the setting to "Enabled"
In the Properties window, select the "Enabled" option and click on the "Apply" button. This will disable the Windows L shortcut key on your computer.
Step 4: Restart your computer
After disabling the Windows L shortcut key, restart your computer to ensure that the changes take effect.
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Additional step: Create a new shortcut
You can also create a new shortcut to lock your computer instead of using the Windows L shortcut key. To do this, right-click on the desktop, select "New" and then "Shortcut." In the "Type the location of the item" field, type in "rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation" and click on the "Next" button. Give the shortcut a name, such as "Lock Computer" and click on the "Finish" button.
By following these simple steps, you can easily disable the Windows L shortcut key on Windows 10 and prevent any accidental lockouts. Additionally, you can create a new shortcut to lock your computer so that you can still lock your computer with a custom keyboard shortcut of your choosing.