Is it possible to disable ALT + F4 function?

Question

_{Sunday, August 4, 2019 10:21 AM}

I'm fairly certain there was a registry edit that allowed for the ALT + F4 function to be turned off. I would be very thankful for any help.

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_{Sunday, August 4, 2019 11:07 AM | 1 vote}

You could try the methods provided by the link below.

http://www.edugeek.net/forums/windows-server-2008-r2/121900-disable-alt-f4.html

The site is not hosted by Microsoft.

_{Sunday, August 4, 2019 12:18 PM | 1 vote}

You may also do it with Auto HotKey

S.Sengupta,Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT, Windows Insider MVP

_{Monday, August 5, 2019 9:36 AM | 1 vote}

Hi,

Check the registry below.

prevent alt+f4 shutdown in windows

https://superuser.com/questions/718758/is-it-there-any-way-to-prevent-altf4-shutdown-in-windows

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_{Friday, August 9, 2019 7:54 AM}

Hi,

Haven't received your message a few days, was your issue resolved?
I am proposing previous helpful replies as "Answered". Please feel free to try it and let me know the result. If the reply is helpful, please remember to mark it as answer which can help other community members who have same questions and find the helpful reply quickly.
Best regards,
Carl

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_{Thursday, September 12, 2019 4:09 AM}

https:// superuser . com/questions/718758/is-it-there-any-way-to-prevent-altf4-shutdown-in-windows

* If you don't want to click another link * (not verified cant post link GG)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Policies\Explorer

• location i found it at

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

1. Registry Editor
2. Now go to NEW –> Dwood Value.
3. Name this value as “NoClose“ and give Value Data 1
4. now reboot your pc ,next time cant shutdown your pc

• posted by blueberry-vignesh4303