Simple Disable Key

Simple Disable Key is a Windows application that disables and remaps keyboard keys and mouse buttons. The application automatically sets and locks the state of keys like Caps Lock, Num Lock, Insert, and Scroll Lock. Users can disable keys permanently, for a specific program, or according to a scheduled time. The software supports 39 languages.

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• Disabling keyboard keys. The main function allows you to disable any keyboard key, including special keys like Windows, Shift, Control, or Alt. The selected key stops generating an input signal to the operating system.
• Mouse and right-click blocking. This function prevents the operation of mouse buttons, specifically the right-click. It can also stop cursor movement or the scroll wheel in defined settings.
• Three disabling modes. Keys and mouse buttons can be disabled under three conditions: permanently across the entire system, only when a specific application is in the foreground, or following a user-predefined schedule.
• Program-specific disabling on a schedule. Combines application and time-based restrictions. A key is disabled only during the execution of a specific piece of software and within a time interval and days configured by the user.
• Program-specific mouse disabling on a schedule. Similar functionality applied to the mouse. Restricts the use of buttons or cursor movement for a specific application, activating only during a scheduled time.
• Disabling Control+Alt+Delete. Blocks the standard Windows key combination that opens the Task Manager and other security options. This action takes effect even on the login and system lock screen.
• Disabling on system screens. Key disabling rules remain active on the Windows login screen and the lock screen. This prevents key usage during authentication moments.
• Hide Start Menu and Taskbar. When disabling the Windows key, there is an additional option to automatically hide the Taskbar and Start Menu to prevent them from being opened by other methods.
• Disable Task Manager. Prevents the opening of the Windows Task Manager via the Ctrl+Shift+Esc combination, the taskbar context menu, or any other shortcut method.
• Hidden automatic startup. The program can be configured to start silently with Windows, without showing windows or icons in the system tray. This ensures that the rules are always active.
• Key code ranges. Allows including or excluding complete ranges of key codes for disabling. Useful for blocking groups of keys (like the numeric keypad) all at once.
• Disabling for a specific screen area. Restricts mouse or keyboard functionality to only a specific rectangular screen coordinate or within a window area of an application.
• Allow N presses per period. Sets a temporary usage quota. A disabled key can allow a limited number of presses (e.g., 5) within a defined time period (e.g., 60 seconds).
• Allow N mouse clicks per period. Applies the same temporary quota principle to mouse buttons. Allows a limited number of clicks within a time interval before being blocked again.
• Windows service protection. The application can run as a system service, which protects it from being closed by users without administrative privileges via the Task Manager.
• Per-user disabling. Rules can be applied to all users on the computer, only the current user, or custom lists can be defined to include or exclude specific users from the disabling.
• Command-line support. Includes parameters for control via scripts or batch files (.bat). Allows activating, deactivating, or modifying settings without using the graphical interface.
• Key and mouse remapping. Assigns a different function to a key or mouse button. Remapping options include another key, a mouse click, launching a program, a system function, a text file, or a multimedia key.
• Toggle key state locking. Controls and fixes the state (On/Off) of the Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Insert keys. Can be configured to automatically change when opening or closing specific programs.

Development of Simple Disable Key began in the year 2009. The program is created and distributed by the company SoftPcApps. The software is written in the C++ programming language.

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