keyboard

[bigaauto]

My HP keyboard has a button in the top right corner that has a padlock on it. I keep bumping that key and it will lock the computer and I have to enter my microsoft password to unlock. Is there a way to disable that key or make it do something else? It is very frustrating. Thanks.

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@bigaauto,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

What you're seeing is normal behavior for many HP keyboards -especially wireless or business-class models like the HP Premium or HP 320/325 series keyboards.

 

What That Key Does:

That padlock key is a Windows "Lock Screen" shortcut. Pressing it instantly locks your PC, just like pressing Windows + L.

This is a hardware-defined shortcut key, and unfortunately, HP does not provide official software to reassign or disable it.

Here is a response by @Echo_Lake regarding this issue: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Desktop-Video-Display-and-Touch/How-to-disable-lock-screen-key-on-my-k....

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Possible Workarounds:

1. Remap the Key Using Free Software:

You can use a key-remapping tool like:

• Microsoft PowerToys (Keyboard Manager)
  → Free from Microsoft
  → Lets you disable or remap the key to "do nothing" or perform another action.

Steps:

1. Download and install PowerToys.

2. Launch PowerToys > Go to Keyboard Manager.

3. Select Remap a key → Press the padlock key → Choose "Undefined" or another function.

4. Apply changes.

 

2. Use SharpKeys (Possible Alternative Option):

SharpKeys writes directly to the Windows registry to remap keys.

• Lightweight, simple interface.

• Great for one-time remaps like disabling lock keys.

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What You Can’t Do:

• You cannot disable that key through BIOS.

• HP’s standard keyboard driver doesn’t offer customization options.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[bigaauto]

Thank you!

[NonSequitur777]

@bigaauto,

You're welcome and best wishes!

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777