How to Disable Laptop Keyboard on Windows 11

By Ajoy Kumar 3 Min Read
How to Disable Laptop Keyboard on Windows 11

Today we will discuss how you can disable the laptop keyboard. Sometimes you might want to use an external keyboard instead of a built-in keyboard. The reason can be some damaged key or more features from the external keyboard. It can be anything, but many users don’t want to use an external keyboard while the laptop keyboard is on.

However, most users face challenges; how to disable the built-in keyboard. So, we will explain all the possible ways to disable the laptop keyboard. So, let’s start. You can also check our guide on; how to fix the microphone that is not working in Windows 11.

How to Disable Laptop Keyboard on Windows 11

The safest and easiest solution to permanently turn off a laptop keyboard is by using the Device Manager. To do so, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Press Win + R to access the Run window. In the Run window, type gpedit.msc. Then click on the “OK.”

Step 2: It will open the local group policy editor window. Now navigate to this location Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Installation > Device Installation Restrictions.

Step 3: On the right-hand side, look for the option “Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device instance IDs.” Right-click on it and click on “Edit” to modify the policy settings.

Step 4: Here, choose the option “Enabled.” Then click on “Apply.” Once you complete the process, select the option “OK.”

Step 5: Press the Win + X together on your keyboard to open a context menu. In that context menu, you will get “Device Manager”. Select that option.

Step 6: In the “Device Manager Window“, expand the option Keyboards. Under this menu, you will find your keyboard driver’s name. Right-click on and then click on “Uninstall Device.” Now you have successfully disabled your laptop keyboard.

Note:- On some devices, you will get the “Disable Device” option instead of the “Uninstall Device.” Both will do the same thing.

Conclusion

That’s it; this is how you can disable the laptop keyboard on Windows 11. You can also check our detailed guide on; how to reset Windows 11 without losing data.

I hope this article was helpful to you. If you liked the article, share it with your friends and family. If you have some suggestions, do not hesitate to leave them in the comments section below. We will add that to the guide.

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