Suggestion : Windows key

[Schmilblick]

Since i can't post post on the official forums, can't someone suggest to Blizzard to add a option to lock the Windows button in-game please ? i'm tired of removing it every time i play, thank you

[Culexus]

accidently hitting the windows key is so 90s ...

Maybe they should do that. But in the meantime you couldnt learn to just not press it?

[k8e]

disable it in the registry (requires reboot)

alternately, get a keyboard that has a toggle to disable it (ex. logitech g15)

easier yet, just stop fat fingering it.

[Belimawr]

get a gaming keyboard, most have switches to disable them.

[Sir Punky]

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216893

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To disable the Windows key, follow these steps:
Click Start, click Run, type regedt32, and then click OK.
On the Windows menu, click HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE on Local Machine.
Double-click the System\CurrentControlSet\Control folder, and then click the Keyboard Layout folder.
On the Edit menu, click Add Value, type in Scancode Map, click REG_BINARY as the Data Type, and then click OK.
Type 00000000000000000300000000005BE000005CE000000000 in the Data field, and then click OK.
Close Registry Editor and restart the computer.

To enable the Windows key, follow these steps:
Click Start, click Run, type regedt32, and then click OK.
On the Windows menu, click HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE on Local Machine.
Double-click the System\CurrentControlSet\Control folder, and then click the Keyboard Layout folder.
Right-click the Scancode Map registry entry, and then click Delete. Click Yes.
Close Registry Editor and restart the computer.

Option 2 for Win 7

Through the Local Group Policy Editor
1. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.

2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, and Windows Explorer. (see screenshot below)

3. In the right pane, right click on Turn off Windows + X hotkeys and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)

4. To Enable Windows Key Hotkeys
A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)

B) Go to step 6.
5. To Disable Windows Key Hotkeys
A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)
6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.

8. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.

[Nasriel]

I own a Logitech G19 that has a windows key disable switch on it. I never ever turn it on. If it annoys you that much as others have said get a gaming keyboard or take the key off the keyboard

[Finn mac cool]

Rip it off, throw it in the trash. Problem solved.

[Viveras]

SteelSeries 7G have even removed the button and replaced it with a button of their own logo, which works like a Function button on a laptop. I like it.

[Taurous]

Steelseries Merc Stealth, my hand is never near it.

[Qly]

keytweak (google it) allows you to change the functions of 2 or more keys, that way you can keep the functionality of win key and get another convenient keybind in an easy to reach place

[ophion1990]

Rip it off, throw it in the trash. Problem solved.

You can still push he nipple thing then. So that won't help.

OT: Disable it/learn not to push it.

[Attackrabbit]

keytweak (google it) allows you to change the functions of 2 or more keys, that way you can keep the functionality of win key and get another convenient keybind in an easy to reach place

KeyTweak ftw
I have a keyboard I really like and can't find a new similar one anywhere....several of the buttons stopped working (most importantly shift) so I used KeyTweak to change my windows keys into shft keys, gotmy shift working again and as a bonus I can never accidently press the windows key

[Biged781]

Rip it off, throw it in the trash. Problem solved.

Ummm... no. The windows key is very useful for people who use the keyboard more than the mouse. I use it all of the time, mainly Windows+E (open explorer window) and Windows+R (Run...). There are simply ways to toggle it on and off. If you don't ever use it then... I suppose rip it off and throw it away is valid.

[Schmilblick]

Rip it off, throw it in the trash. Problem solved.

That's what i'm doing every time, but it can be implemented easily in the game. Thank you for your comments

[Darsithis]

You can switch to Fullscreen (windowed) mode, which will still pop up the menu but NOT take you out of WoW

[asharia]

Pull it out. Unless you have an expensive keyboard, which should have a disable anyway

[Edison]

i've NEVER accidently hit the windows button