How to Disable the Run Box 🚫 Protect Your PC in 6 Steps! 🔒
While the RUN dialog box is very useful, it can cause some issues. These problems become more apparent if you frequently share your laptop with others. Anyone with access to this dialog box can execute commands and modify system files. 🚨
Why disable the RUN dialog box in Windows?
You may want to disable the RUN dialog box in Windows for a variety of reasons. For example, if someone has access to your computer, they could run commands to modify system files in your absence. 😲
You can prevent unauthorized access to your PC or limit access to the RUN box. Once disabled, no application or user will be able to access it without your consent. 🔒
How to disable the RUN dialog box in Windows
If you want to prevent others from using the dialog box RUN On your Windows computer, it's best to restrict access. So, join me to learn how! 👇
1. I opened Windows search and typed Regedit. Then, I opened the Registry Editor app from the list of results. 🖥️
2. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path and select New > Key.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies.
3. You have to right click on the newly created key and rename it to Explorer.
4. Right click on the empty screen and select New > DWORD (32-bit) value to create a new DWORD value.
5. Now, you have to name the value created and you could write it as NoRun.
6. Double click on it, change the value data of 0 a 1, and then click the OK button to save the changes. 💾
Now, you need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. 🔄
How to disable the RUN command in Windows 10 using Group Policy
In this method, we are going to use the Group Policy editor to disable the RUN command box in Windows 10. To do so, follow the steps below. 📋
1. First, press the keys WIN+R together. Then, in the RUN command box, I typed gpedit.msc and press Enter.
2. The previous command will open the Group Policy Editor in Windows. There, you have to navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar. Double-click on the policy Remove the RUN menu from the boot menu.
3. You'll now see a window like this. You need to set the policy to Enable and click OK.
The policy will take effect without needing to restart your computer. However, you will see an error message when you try to access the RUN command. ⚠️
The above mentioned is about disable the Windows RUN dialog box. You can deactivate easily The RUN command prompt on your Windows PC. If you need more help disabling the RUN dialog box, let me know in the comments below. 💬
