Run Command, or called Run dialog is a simple command on Windows 10 to directly jump into configuration option. It is also helpful in quick accessing to various settings without the need of multiple windows.
This feature is mostly used to access Windows maintenance tools such as Registry Editor, Local Group Policy Editor and so on. You can open the Run dialogue box by pressing keyboard shortcut or by running through Start Menu.
However, there are different situations where you need to disable run command Windows 10. For example, if you are sharing your PC with different users, you should require disabling run command so as to prevent an inexperienced user from accessing the Run Command on the system.
When the Run Command box is disabled, the shortcut for it won’t work on your Windows 10. Also, it won’t appear on the search results. When users choose the option from Win+ X menu even, it fails to open it. Instead, they receive the following error message:
This operation has been canceled due to restriction in effect on this computer.
Anytime in future, you can re-enable the feature. So, feel free to use the guide below how to disable run command Windows 10.
Two options to disable Run Commands
Disable Run Command through Local Group Policy Editor
Local Group Policy Editor is an administrative tool to modify operating system. There is a specific policy setting to disable the Run Command. The setting is also helpful in getting the information about that setting before configuring the system. Follow the detailed guide below to disable Run Command using this option:
- Press Win+ S to open Windows Search,
- Type in gpedit on the Search box,
- Click on the Edit group policy icon on the page appears,
- Under the User Configuration section, navigate to the below path:
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\
- Double click Remove Run menu from Start Menu option from the list,
- In the next window, change the toggle option from Not Configured to Enable,
- Click Apply and confirm with Ok to save the changes,
- Next to this, Run dialogue box won’t be opened when you use the shortcut keys or open it from the Start Menu,
Note: To enable it, change the toggle option back to the Not Configured or Disable.
Disable Run Command through the Registry Editor
You can use Registry Editor Option as well to disable run command Windows 10. For the Windows Home users, this is the only option to perform that action as the Local Group Policy Editor is not available for Windows Home editions.
If you are using the previous option, then it will automatically update your Windows Registry. But, if you start with this option, here is how you can create the value for the specific settings:
- Press Win+ S to open Windows Search,
- Type in regedit and open Registry Editor,
- On receiving UAC prompt, choose ‘Yes’ option,
- Under the Registry Window, navigate to the below path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
- In the Explorer key, you need to create a new value,
- For this, right-click on the right panel, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value option, and name this value as no Run,
- Now, double-click on NoRUn value and change the value to 1,
- Restart your device for the changes take place,
- Upon the restart, you will find that the Run command option on your system is not working,
- You can enable this option anytime in future by changing the NoRun value to 0 or simply by removing the value from the Registry Editor.
Note: Modifying the registry settings is tricky. In case of doing any mistakes, you create various problems to your system’s performance and working. So, better you create a backup of your registry before making a new change.
Conclusion
That’s all! We have provided complete detailed guide how to disable Run Command Windows 10. The steps are provided in simple manner. Thus, we think that you won’t find any trouble in completing the operation.
