你的Windows 键^{(Windows key)}在按下时不起作用吗？有时，当您意外禁用该键时，会出现Windows 键^{(Windows key)}无法打开“开始”菜单的问题。^{(Start menu)}这将限制我们执行任何涉及Windows 键^{(Windows key)}的功能。如果您更改了Windows PC中的设置^(Settings)，您也可能在标准键盘上遇到此问题。在本文中，我们将教您如何启用Windows 键^{(Windows key)}。因此，请继续阅读以修复Windows 键^{(Windows key)}禁用问题。

如何修复 Windows 键已禁用^{(How to Fix Windows Key Disabled)}

尽管Windows 键^{(Windows key)}在很多方面都有帮助，但在玩游戏时按下Windows 键^{(Windows key)}将是游戏玩家的噩梦。因此，人们禁用Windows 键^{(Windows key)}以获得更好的游戏体验^{(gaming experience)}。但是，键盘上的Windows 键^{(Windows key)}在许多方面都有帮助，例如Windows 键^{(Windows key)} 打开“开始”菜单^{(opens the Start menu)}。它还使用其他键的组合执行其他任务^{(performs other tasks)}。

例如：

• 同时按Windows + R keys以打开“运行”^(Run)对话框。
• 同时按下Windows + E keys打开文件资源管理器^{(File Explorer)}。
• 同时按下Windows + X keys以打开快速链接菜单^{( Quick link menu)}。
• 同时按下Windows + D keys可显示或隐藏桌面^(Desktop)。

因此，这些是一些 Windows键盘快捷键^{(keyboard shortcuts)}。但是，如果您遇到Windows 键^{(Windows key)}禁用问题，请按照给定的方法来启用Windows 键^{(Windows key)}。

方法一：清洁键盘^{(Method 1: Clean the Keyboard)}

如果您长时间没有清洁键盘，您可能会遇到Windows 键被禁用的问题。^{(Windows key)}键盘上的灰尘^(Dust)也可能导致此问题。如果您使用的是外接键盘，请按照以下步骤操作。

1.从系统中拔下外接键盘^{(Unplug the external keyboard)}。

2.使用软毛刷去除灰尘并清洁键盘。^{(Remove dust and clean the keyboard)}

3.将外接键盘^{(Plug the external keyboard)}重新插入系统。

4. 现在尝试使用Windows 键^{(Windows key)}。

方法二：通过键盘热键^{(Method 2: Through Keyboard Hotkey)}

如果您使用的键盘具有启用或禁用Windows 键^{(Windows key)}的热键，请尝试查找该特定键。尝试按该键以启用或禁用 Windows 键^{(Try hitting the key to enable or disable the Windows key)}。但是，许多键盘可能没有热键。在这种情况下，请按照以下任一方法解决Windows键无法打开“开始”菜单^{(Start menu)}的问题。

方法三：关闭游戏模式^{(Method 3: Turn Off Game Mode)}

游戏模式^{(game mode)}是Windows 10 为游戏玩家提供的众多功能之一。在游戏模式下^{(Game mode)}，Windows 键^{(Windows key)}被禁用，以避免在玩游戏时误按。确保^{(Makes sure)}您未处于游戏模式，因为在^{(Game mode)}游戏^{(Game mode)}模式下通常会遇到Windows 键^{(Windows key)}禁用问题。关闭游戏模式^{(Game mode)}：

1. 点击开始^(Start)，输入游戏模式设置^{(game mode settings)}，然后按回车键^{(Enter key)}。

2.关闭^(Off)游戏模式^{(Game Mode)}的切换开关。

注意：^(Note:)要禁用Windows 键^{(Windows key)}，您可以按照上述步骤再次打开游戏模式。^{(Game Mode)}

另请阅读：修复^{(Also Read:)} Windows 10中的键盘^{(Fix keyboard)} 输入延迟^{(Input lag)}

方法四：使用 Powershell 命令^{(Method 4: Use Powershell Command)}

Powershell包含可用于通过以下步骤修复Windows 键禁用问题的新命令：^{(Windows key)}

1. 单击开始^(Start)并键入PowerShell ，然后在搜索结果中单击打开。^(Open)

2. 键入以下命令^(command)窗口并按Enter 键^(key)。

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation) AppXManifest.xml"}

注意：^(Note:)在执行命令的过程中，你会看到很多错误。但这些不会影响过程，一旦完成

3. 最后，重新启动您的计算机^{(restart your computer)}。

方法 5：关闭过滤键和粘滞键^{(Method 5: Turn Off Filter Keys and Sticky Keys)}

过滤^(Filter)键通常用于忽略或减慢击键速度，但因在许多情况下会弄乱Windows键而臭名昭著。^(Windows)粘滞键^{(Sticky Keys)}也是如此。要禁用过滤键和粘滞键^{(Filter Keys and Sticky Keys)}：

1. 按Windows 键^{(Windows key)}，键入控制面板^{(Control Panel )}并单击打开^(Open)。

2. 设置View by > Category并点击轻松访问^{(Ease of Access)}。

3. 在轻松访问中心^{(Ease of Access Center )}标题下，单击更改键盘工作方式^{(Change how your keyboard works)}。

4.取消选中关闭过滤器键^{(Turn off Filter Keys )}和打开粘滞键^{(Turn on Sticky Keys)}复选框。单击Apply>OK。

检查您的Windows 密钥^{(Windows key is functional)}现在是否可用。

您始终可以按照上述步骤检查打开粘滞键^{(Turn on Sticky Keys)}和打开过滤键^{( Turn on Filter keys)}的选项以再次禁用 Windows 键。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)}如何启用戴尔键盘背光设置^{(Dell Keyboard Backlight Settings)}

方法 6：禁用关闭 Windows 键热键设置^{(Method 6: Disable Turn Off Windows Key Hotkeys Setting)}

您可以通过更改组策略^{(Group Policy)}设置来限制或允许某项功能。请仔细按照以下步骤操作。

注意^(Note)：组策略编辑器在^{(Group Policy Editor)}家庭版^{(Home edition)}中不可用，但可以在专业版或企业版^{(Pro or Enterprise editions)}中找到。

1. 同时按Windows + R 键^(keys)打开运行^(Run)对话框。

2. 键入gpedit.msc并同时Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys以管理员身份运行本地组策略编辑器。^{(group policy editor)}

3.从左窗格导航到User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer

4. 向下滚动并双击关闭 Windows 键^{(Turn off Windows Key)} 热键^(hotkeys)。

5. 选择禁用^(Disabled)选项。

6. 单击应用^(Apply)，然后单击确定^(OK)以保存更改。

如果要禁用Windows 键^{(Windows key)}，请按照与上述相同的步骤进行操作，但请在步骤 5中选择^{(step 5)}启用^(Enabled)选项。

方法 7：修改注册表设置^{(Method 7: Modify Registry Settings)}

如何启用Windows 键^{(Windows key)}的另一种方法是修改注册表设置。由于对注册表编辑器^{(registry editor)}进行了永久更改，因此请仔细按照以下说明进行操作。另外，请注意，任何不正确的更改都会导致严重的问题。

1. 启动“运行”^(Run)对话框并输入regedit并单击“确定^(OK)” 。

2.在用户帐户控制^{(User Account Control)}提示中单击是。^(Yes)

3. 从注册表编辑器^{(Registry Editor)}的地址栏中导航到以下路径^(path)。

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

4. 双击NoWinkeys字符串。

5. 将数值数据^{(Value data)}设置为0。

注意：^(Note:)将值更改为1将禁用 Windows 键。

6. 单击确定^(OK)并重新启动您的 PC^{(restart your PC)}。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)}如何在Windows 10上^{(Windows 10)}重新分配鼠标按钮^{(Reassign Mouse Buttons)}

方法 8：通过 PowerToys 重新映射键^{(Method 8: Remap Keys Through PowerToys)}

您还可以使用 Microsoft 的Remap Keyboard PowerToy修改功能或启用^{(Remap Keyboard PowerToy)}Windows 键^{(Windows key)}。请按照以下步骤操作。

1.下载并安装PowerToys。

2. 现在，启动PowerToys应用程序。

3. 单击左侧窗格中的键盘管理器。^{(Keyboard Manager)}

4. 然后，单击下图中突出显示的打开设置选项。^{(Open Settings)}

5.打开^(On)启用键盘管理器^{(Enable Keyboard Manager)}的开关。

6. 现在，点击Remap a key。

7. 在这里，单击下图中突出显示的+ icon

8. 选择Key类别下的Win选项。^(Win)

9. 然后，在Mapped To类别下选择一个函数^(function)，然后单击OK。

10. 单击确认提示中的Continue Anyway按钮。

方法 9：运行 SFC 和 DISM 扫描^{(Method 9: Run SFC and DISM Scans)}

Windows 键^{(Windows key)}禁用问题背后的另一个常见原因是系统文件损坏。^{(corrupt system)}值得庆幸的是，Windows已经准备好处理这些情况。系统文件检查器或 SFC^{(System File Checker or SFC)}扫描搜索损坏的系统^{(corrupt system)}文件并修复它们以确保顺利工作。按照以下步骤运行 SFC 扫描：

1. 按 Windows 键^{(Windows key)}，键入 命令提示符^{(Command Prompt)} 并单击 以管理员身份运行^{(Run as administrator)}。

 2.在 用户帐户控制^{(User Account Control)} 提示中单击 是。^(Yes)

3. 键入命令：  sfc /scannow 并按 Enter 键^{(Enter key)} 运行 系统文件检查器^{(System File Checker)} 扫描。

注意：^(Note:) 系统扫描将启动，需要几分钟才能完成。同时，您可以继续执行其他活动，但请注意不要意外关闭窗口。

完成扫描后，它将显示以下任一消息：

• Windows 资源保护未发现任何完整性违规。^{(Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.)}
• Windows 资源保护无法执行请求的操作。^{(Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.)}
• Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件并成功修复它们。^{(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.)}
• Windows 资源保护发现损坏的文件，但无法修复其中一些。^{(Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.)}

4. 扫描完成后， 重新启动^(restart) 您的电脑^{(your PC)}。

5. 再次 以管理员身份启动命令提示符^{(Command Prompt as administrator)} 并依次执行给定的命令：

dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

注意：^(Note:) 您必须具有有效的Internet 连接^{(internet connection)}才能正确执行DISM命令。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)}如何将电视用作Windows 11^{(Windows 11)} PC的显示器^(Monitor)

方法 10：运行恶意软件扫描^{(Method 10: Run Malware Scan)}

您的计算机中最不需要的就是恶意软件造成严重破坏并弄乱一切。受感染 PC 的第一个症状可能是Windows键无法打开“开始”菜单^{(Start menu)}。要搜索任何恶意软件，您需要按照以下规则运行完整的系统扫描以检测计算机上存在的任何恶意文件或应用程序：^{(file or application present)}

1. 同时按Windows + I keys 启动 设置^(Settings)。

2. 在这里，单击 更新和安全^{(Update & Security)} 设置，如图所示。

3. 转到  左侧窗格中的Windows 安全性。^{(Windows Security)}

4. 单击右窗格中的 病毒和威胁防护^{(Virus & threat protection)} 选项。

5. 单击 快速扫描^{(Quick Scan)} 按钮搜索恶意软件。

6A。扫描完成后，将显示所有威胁。单击^(Click)当前威胁^{(Current threats)}下 的 开始操作 ^{(Start Actions )}。

6B。如果您的设备中没有威胁，设备将显示 无当前威胁 ^{(No current threats )}警报。

方法 11：更换键盘^{(Method 11: Replace Keyboard)}

如果上述方法都不适合您，则可能是由于键盘故障^{(faulty keyboard)}。要解决这个问题，您必须用较新的键盘更换键盘。在购买新键盘之前，请尝试连接另一个键盘并检查Windows 键^{(Windows key)}是否有效。如果可行，则购买新键盘以解决Windows 键^{(Windows key)}无法打开开始菜单^{(Start menu)}的问题。

另请阅读：^{(Also Read:)}如何在Windows 10中禁用^{(Windows 10)}鼠标加速^{(Mouse Acceleration)}

常见问题 (FAQ)^{(Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs))}

Q1。是否有任何第三方工具可用于启用 Windows 键？^{(Q1. Is there any third-party tool available to enable the Windows key?)}

答。^(Ans.) AutoHotkey、Winkill和WKey Disabler是一些用于启用或禁用Windows 键^{(Windows key)}的第三方工具^{(third-party tools)}。

Q2。如何禁用 Windows 键？^{(Q2. How do I disable the Windows key?)}

答。^(Ans.)您可以通过修改注册表设置轻松禁用Windows 键。^{(Windows key)}将NoWinkeys字符串中的^(NoWinkeys)数值数据^{(Value data)}更改为1以禁用 Windows 键。

Q3。Windows 键可以使用哪些快捷方式？^{(Q3. What are some of the shortcuts that can be used with the Windows key?)}

答。^(Ans.) 下面^(Below)是一些涉及Windows 键^{(Windows key)}的快捷方式。

• Windows + Tab：打开任务视图
• Windows + D：隐藏或显示桌面
• Windows + X：打开快速链接菜单
• Windows + Spacebar键盘布局^{(keyboard layout)}之间切换
• Windows + L：锁定屏幕
• Windows + I：打开设置
• Windows + Up arrow：最大化当前窗口
• Windows + Down arrow：向下还原当前窗口
• Windows + V：剪贴板

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我们希望本文能帮助您解决Windows 键禁用^{(Windows key disabled)}问题。在下面的评论部分^{(comment section)}让我们知道您的疑问和建议。

How to Fix Windows Key Disabled

Is your Windows key not working whеn pressing it? Sometimes, the Windows key not opening the Start menu isѕυe occurs when you have accidentally disabled the key. This will restrict us from performing аny functions that involve the Windows key. You may also face this issue on a standard kеyboard too іf you have chаnged the Settings in your Wіndows PC. In this article, we will teach you how to enable Windows key. So, continue reading to fix Windows key disabled issue.

How to Fix Windows Key Disabled

Though the Windows key is helpful in many ways, pressing the Windows key while playing games would be a nightmare for gamers. So, people disable the Windows key for a better gaming experience. However, the Windows key on your keyboard is helpful in many ways like Windows key opens the Start menu. It also performs other tasks with a combination of other keys.

For Example:

• Press the Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Run dialog Box.
• Press Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer.
• Press the Windows + X keys simultaneously to open a Quick link menu.
• Press the Windows + D keys at the same time to show or hide the Desktop.

Hence, these are some Windows key keyboard shortcuts. However, if you face Windows key disabled issue then follow the given methods on how to enable Windows key.

Method 1: Clean the Keyboard

You can face this issue of Windows key being disabled if you haven’t cleaned your keyboard for a long time. Dust in your keyboard might also cause this problem. If you are using an external keyboard, then follow the steps below.

1. Unplug the external keyboard from the system.

2. Remove dust and clean the keyboard using a soft bristle brush.

3. Plug the external keyboard back into the system.

4. Try using the Windows key now.

Method 2: Through Keyboard Hotkey

If you are using a keyboard where you have a hotkey to enable or disable the Windows key, then try looking for that particular key. Try hitting the key to enable or disable the Windows key. However, many of the keyboards may not have the hotkey. In that case, follow any of the methods below to resolve the Windows key not opening the Start menu issue.

Method 3: Turn Off Game Mode

The game mode is one of many features Windows 10 comes with keeping gamers in mind. While in Game mode, Windows key is disabled to avoid pressing it mistakenly during playing a game. Makes sure you are not in Game mode as it is common to face Windows key disabled issues in Game mode. To turn off the Game mode:

1. Click on Start, type game mode settings, and hit the Enter key.

2. Switch Off the toggle for Game Mode.

Note: To disable Windows key, you can turn on Game Mode again by following the above steps.

Also Read: Fix keyboard Input lag in Windows 10

Method 4: Use Powershell Command

Powershell incorporates new commands that can be used to fix Windows key disabled issues by following these step:.

1. Click on Start and type PowerShell and click on Open in the search results.

2. Type the following command window and press the Enter key.

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation) AppXManifest.xml"}

Note: During the execution of the command, you will see many errors. But those do not affect the process and once it completes

3. Finally, restart your computer.

Method 5: Turn Off Filter Keys and Sticky Keys

Filter keys are generally used for ignoring or slowing down the keystroke but are notorious for messing with Windows keys on many occasions. The same goes with Sticky Keys. To disable Filter Keys and Sticky Keys:

1. Press the Windows key, type Control Panel and click on Open.

2. Set View by > Category and click on Ease of Access.

3. Under the Ease of Access Center heading, click on Change how your keyboard works.

4. Uncheck the checkbox for Turn off Filter Keys and Turn on Sticky Keys. Click on Apply>OK.

Check if your Windows key is functional now or not.

You can always follow the above steps and check the options for Turn on Sticky Keys and Turn on Filter keys to disable Windows key again.

Also Read: How to Enable Dell Keyboard Backlight Settings

Method 6: Disable Turn Off Windows Key Hotkeys Setting

You can restrict or allow a feature by changing the Group Policy settings. Follow the steps below carefully.

Note: Group Policy Editor is not available in the Home edition but can be found in Pro or Enterprise editions.

1. Press Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type gpedit.msc and hit Ctrl + Shift + Enter keys together to run local group policy editor as administrator.

3. Navigate to the User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer folder from the left pane.

4. Scroll down and double-click Turn off Windows Key hotkeys.

5. Select the Disabled option.

6. Click Apply and then OK to save changes.

If you want to disable Windows key then follow the same steps as above but, select the Enabled option in the step 5.

Method 7: Modify Registry Settings

Another method on how to enable Windows key is to modify registry settings. Follow the instructions below carefully because of any changes made to the registry editor permanently. Also, note that any incorrect changes would cause a serious issue.

1. Launch the Run dialog box and type regedit and click on OK.

2. Click Yes in the User Account Control prompt.

3. Navigate to the following path from the address bar in Registry Editor.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

4. Double-click on the NoWinkeys string.

5. Set the Value data as 0.

Note: Changing the value to 1 will disable Windows key.

6. Click OK and restart your PC.

Also Read: How to Reassign Mouse Buttons on Windows 10

Method 8: Remap Keys Through PowerToys

You can also modify the function or enable the Windows key using Microsoft’s Remap Keyboard PowerToy. Follow the steps below.

1. Download and install PowerToys.

2. Now, launch the PowerToys app.

3. Click on Keyboard Manager on the left pane.

4. Then, click on the Open Settings option as highlighted in the pic below.

5. Switch On the toggle for Enable Keyboard Manager.

6. Now, click on Remap a key.

7. Here, click on the + icon as highlighted in the pic below.

8. Select the option Win under the Key category.

9. Then, select a function under the Mapped To category and click on OK.

10. Click on the Continue Anyway button in the confirmation prompt.

Method 9: Run SFC and DISM Scans

Another common reason behind the Windows key disabled issue is corrupt system files. Thankfully, Windows come prepared to handle these kinds of scenarios. System File Checker or SFC scan searches for corrupt system files and repair them to ensure smooth working. Follow these steps to run an SFC scan:

1. Hit the Windows key, type Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator.

2. Click on Yes in the User Account Control prompt.

3. Type the command: sfc /scannow and press Enter key to run the System File Checker scan.

Note: A system scan will be initiated and it will take a couple of minutes to finish. Meanwhile, you can continue performing other activities but be mindful of not accidentally closing the window.

After completing the scan, it will show either of these messages:

• Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
• Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.
• Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.

4. Once the scan is finished, restart your PC.

5. Again, launch Command Prompt as administrator and execute the given commands one after the other:

dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
dism.exe /Online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

Note: You must have a working internet connection to execute DISM commands properly.

Also Read: How to Use TV as Monitor for Windows 11 PC

Method 10: Run Malware Scan

The last thing you need in your computer is malware wreaking havoc and messing up everything. And the first symptom of an infected PC can be the Windows key not opening the Start menu. To search for any malware, you need to run a full system scan to detect any malicious file or application present on your computer by following these rules:

1. Hit Windows + I keys simultaneously to launch Settings.

2. Here, click on Update & Security settings as shown.

3. Go to Windows Security in the left pane.

4. Click on the Virus & threat protection option in the right pane.

5. Click on the Quick Scan button to search for malware.

6A. Once the scan is done, all the threats will be displayed. Click on Start Actions under Current threats.

6B. If there is no threat in your device, the device will show the No current threats alert.

Method 11: Replace Keyboard

If none of the methods mentioned above work for you, it is probably due to a faulty keyboard. And to fix that you have to replace the keyboard with a newer one. Before buying a new keyboard, try connecting another keyboard and check whether the Windows key works. If it works, then buy a new keyboard to resolve the Windows key not opening the Start menu issue.

Also Read: How to Disable Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there any third-party tool available to enable the Windows key?

Ans. AutoHotkey, Winkill, and WKey Disabler are some of the third-party tools to enable or disable the Windows key.

Q2. How do I disable the Windows key?

Ans. You can easily disable the Windows key by modifying the registry settings. Change the Value data to 1 in the NoWinkeys string to disable the Windows key.

Q3. What are some of the shortcuts that can be used with the Windows key?

Ans. Below are some of the shortcuts that involve the Windows key.

• Windows + Tab: Open task view
• Windows + D: Hide or Show Desktop
• Windows + X: Open the Quick link menu
• Windows + Spacebar: Toggle between the keyboard layout
• Windows + L: Lock the screen
• Windows + I: Open settings
• Windows + Up arrow: Maximize current window
• Windows + Down arrow: Restore down current window
• Windows + V: Clipboard

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We hope this article will help you on how to resolve Windows key disabled problem. Let us know your queries and suggestions in the comment section below.

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