[WEB4LIB] disabling the windows key

[Andrew I. Mutch]

Linda,

I checked where I always start first with registry/security issues:

http://www.winguides.com/

Sure enough, you can:

Disable the Windows Key
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/903/

You may also be interested in:

Disable Windows Hotkeys 
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/549/

Plus a whole host of related security registry edits:
http://www.winguides.com/registry/category.php/46/

Good luck!

Andrew Mutch
Library Systems Technician
Waterford Township Public Library
Waterford, MI


On Mon, 13 Aug 2001, Linda Grenz wrote:

> I have recently discovered that on boot up there is a few second opportunity when patrons can use the Windows key shortcut to allow them access to "Run" "Explore" and others before the security software kicks in.  If someone knows of a registry change that disables the windows key, I would appreciate the information.  We are running both Windows 95 and 98 on our public machines.  Thank you
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> 
> Linda Grenz
> Computer Support Specialist - Library
> Lane Community College
> http://www.lanecc.edu/library/library.htm
> (541)726-2220  x 2640
>