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Have you ever wished you could disable the right click ability in Windows? This article will tell you how to disable the right click function in Windows XP.

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Steps

  1. Disable Right Click in Windows XP Step 1
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    Open up the "run" command (if it is disabled use 'Windows Key' + R)
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  2. 2
    Type in "regedit" but without the quotations. Then push enter.
    Disable Right Click in Windows XP Step 2
  3. Disable Right Click in Windows XP Step 3
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    Navigate to:
  4. Disable Right Click in Windows XP Step 4
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    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
  5. Disable Right Click in Windows XP Step 5
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    Look for the value name "NoViewContextMenu" (if no such value exists, then just go ahead and create it)
  6. Disable Right Click in Windows XP Step 6
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    Make sure the type is REG_DWORD
  7. 7
    Type in a 1 to disable right clicking and a 0 to enable right clicking.
    Disable Right Click in Windows XP Step 7
  8. 8
    Restart your computer after the modification.
    Disable Right Click in Windows XP Step 8
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Tips

  • Make sure you create a backup of your registry and create a system restore point.

Warnings

  • You should not attempt this if you do not know how to use the registry editor because it could damage your computer and make it useless.

Things You'll Need

  • A computer
  • Windows XP

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Sources and Citations

  • A.A. CE2



Article Info

Categories: XP Instructions

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