How to Disable the Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell
The Windows Command Prompt and PowerShell tools are quite incredible. you could use them to configure various system settings or access various apps. However, entering the wrong commands in these tools can harm your device. In some instances, others might use these tools to run unwanted commands on your PC.
The best solution to such problems is to temporarily disable the Command Prompt or PowerShell. Fortunately, if you ever need to use these tools again in the future, you can re-enable them at any time. As such, here are the various ways to disable (and re-enable) the Command Prompt and PowerShell.
How to Disable the Windows Command Prompt
You can disable the Command Prompt using either the Local Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor. So, let’s check out the steps you need to follow.
Using the Local Group Policy Editor
We’ll start by using the Local Group Policy Editor (LGPE). If you’re familiar with this tool, you probably know that it makes it easy to tweak various system settings. Not only that, but this tool can also help youblock access to the Windows sound scheme settings.
If you’re able to’t access this tool on the Windows Home edition, check out some tips on how toaccess the LGPE on Windows Home.
Now, here’s how to use the LGPE to disable the Command Prompt:
From there, selectEnabledin the top-left corner. Next, pressApplyand then pressOK. This should disable the Windows Command Prompt.
If you decide to re-enable the Command Prompt, follow these steps:
Using the Registry Editor
Alternatively, you could try using the Windows Registry Editor. This is an incredible tool that you can rely on for tweaking system settings or troubleshooting errors.
The Registry Editor carries sensitive keys that control how your Windows device works. So, you should be careful when editing or moving Registry keys. In fact, the best thing to do is toback up the Registrybefore making any changes to it.
Now, here’s how to use the Registry Editor to disable the Command Prompt:
Click theSystemkey under the Windows folder. If the System key is missing, create it by right-clicking on theWindowskey and selectingNew > Key. Next, rename the key asSystemand then pressEnter.
When you’re on theSystemkey, right-click on a blank space on the right and selectNew > DWORD (32-bit) Value. From there, name the value asDisableCMD.
To disable the Command Prompt, double-click on theDisableCMDvalue and set theValue datato1. From there, pressOKand then close the Registry Editor.
To re-enable the Command Prompt, apply the previous methods but set DisableCMD’sValue datato0(zero).
How to Disable the Windows PowerShell Tool
Now, let’s explore how you could disable the PowerShell tool.
Here’s how to use the LGPE to disable PowerShell:
Next, selectEnabledin the top-left corner. From there, navigate to theOptionssection in the bottom-left and click theShowbutton. This should pop up theShow Contentsscreen.
Typepowershell.exebelow theValuebox and then pressOK. Next, pressApplyand then pressOKin the LGPE window. This should disable the PowerShell tool.
In case you want to re-enable PowerShell, follow these steps:
However, it’s worth noting that this method will make changes to all the programs that depend on the “Don’t run specified Windows applications” policy setting. For example, if you disable PowerShell using this policy setting, the other apps that depend on this policy setting will also be disabled.
Here’s how the Registry Editor can help you disable the PowerShell tool:
Click on theExplorerkey. If this key is missing, create it by right-clicking on thePolicieskey and selectingNew > Key. Name the key asExplorerand then pressEnter.
Once you’re on the Explorer key, right-click on a blank space on the right and selectNew > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Next, name the value asDisallowRun. From there, double-click on theDisallowRunvalue and set theValue datato1.
Next, follow these steps:
The steps we’ve covered so far should disable the PowerShell tool. That’s because we started by setting theValue dataof the DisallowRun value as1.
Also, this method will disable all the apps that are in the DisallowRun folder/key.
To re-enable PowerShell (or other apps within the DisallowRun key), follow these steps:
The Command Prompt and PowerShell Are Now Inaccessible
There’s no denying that the Command Prompt and PowerShell tools are useful and reliable. However, it’s often necessary to disable them—especially if you want to prevent others from running unwanted commands. To disable these tools, apply any of the methods we’ve covered.
While you’re at it, be sure to also check out the various ways to access the Command Prompt and PowerShell.
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