How to Disable Command Prompt in Windows 11 🚫 Protect Your PC Now!
When run with administrative rights, Command Prompt can modify important system files and make irreversible changes. Therefore, if other family members or colleagues are using your computer, it's best to permanently disable Command Prompt. 🚫
Keep disabled the Command Prompt It's an excellent idea to prevent unwanted changes to the system. This will also prevent malicious applications from using the CMD. Below, we show you the two best ways to disable Command Prompt on Windows 11. 💻✨
Disable Command Prompt in Windows 11 – Using the Group Policy Editor
The Group Policy Editor is the tool you will need to Disable Command Prompt in Windows 11. This editor allows you to configure various Windows options. Here we explain how to disable the Command Prompt in Windows 11. 📑
1. Click on Windows 11 search and type Local Group Policy Editor.
2. Open the Edit Group Policy from the list.
3. When the Group Policy Editor opens, navigate to this path:
User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System
4. On the right side, find and double-click the policy to prevent access to the command prompt.
5. In the window that appears, select Enabled
6. Under Options, click the drop-down menu and select Yeah.
7. To apply the changes, click the button Apply and then in Ok.
8. To revert the changes, select Not configured in step 5 and click the button Ok.
After making the changes, close the Local Group Policy Editor and restart your computer. Once restarted, you won't be able to access the Command Prompt again. ⚠️
Disable CMD in Windows 11 – Windows Registry Editor
You can also edit the Windows 11 registry files to disable the Command Prompt. This will prevent all users, including apps, from using the Command Prompt. Here's what you need to do. 🔍
1. Press Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog window.
2. When the Run window opens, enter regedit and press Enter.
3. This will open the Registry Editor on your Windows 11 computer. Navigate to this path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
4. Right click on the Windows key on the left and select New > Key.
5. Name the new key System.
6. Right-click on the System key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
7. Name the new DWORD value as DisableCMD. In the value data field, enter 2 and click on the button Ok.
8. Now, restart your computer. After the restart, open Command Prompt. You'll see a message indicating that CMD is disabled. 📴
9. If you want to enable CMD again, set the value of DisableCMD in 0 in it Step 7. 🔄
Why is Command Prompt appearing in Windows 11?
It's not uncommon for the Command Prompt to constantly appear in Windows 11. This issue is often caused by bugs and glitches in the operating system that force the Command Prompt to open at startup. 😕
To fix this issue, you must install all pending updates on your Windows 11 computer. If Command Prompt continues to appear at startup, you'll need to scan for and remove hidden malware. 🔍
Although the Windows Security is effective at blocking malicious files, it is still recommended to use paid anti-malware programs on your PC. The best option is Malwarebytes, which can scan and find hidden malware, viruses, adware, and PUPs on your Windows 11 computer. 🛡️
Command Prompt is a useful tool for Windows 11, but if other users can access your device, it's best to disable it. You can revert the changes to re-enable Command Prompt on your computer or laptop. If you get stuck on any of the steps and can't disable Command Prompt, let us know in the comments! 💬
