How to Disable the Caps Lock Key on a Computer

The Caps Lock is an easy key to hit by accident, and often the user does not realize it immediately. When this mistake occurs, usually you must correct some text errors and your time is wasted. If you think the Caps Lock key is more of an aggravation than it is good, follow these steps to disable your Caps Lock key.

Instructions

1. Click on "Start" and select "Run". Type "regedit" into the textbox and hit "OK". This command will open the "Registry Editor" window.

2. Select "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control". Double click on "Keyboard Layout" to open the folder.

3. Open the "Edit" menu and choose "New" then "Binary Value". A new file will appear on the right side of your screen with the file name highlighted. Type "Scancode Map" for the new file name.

4. Double click to open and type in "00000000 00000000 0200000000 003A00 00000000" into the Value data box. Hit the "OK" button.

5. Close the "Registry Editor" by selecting "Exit" from the "File" menu. Restart your computer for the change to go into effect and enjoy life without the Caps Lock Key.

Tips & Warnings

• Only users with administrator privileges can perform this change.

• This change will affect the use of the Caps Lock key for all users.

• If you wish to re-enable your Caps Lock key, then return to the Registry Editor and delete the Scancode Map file. Restart your computer.

• Be sure to choose "Keyboard Layout" and not "Keyboard Layouts" from the folder list.