How to disable the power button of your Windows 11 PC

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to disable the power button of your Windows 11 laptop or desktop PC.

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Summary

Right-click the Windows start menu button > click 'Power Options' > 'Lid, power & sleep button controls' > Set the 'Pressing the power button will make my PC' option(s) to 'Do Nothing' > close settings.

How to disable the power button of your Windows 11 PC

  1. Right-click the Windows start menu button.
    Windows 11 start menu button
  2. Click Power Options.
    Open Windows 11 Power Options
  3. Click Lid, power & sleep button controls.
    Open Windows 11 Lid, power and sleep button controls
  4. Set the 'Pressing the power button will make my PC' option to Do Nothing. If you're using a laptop, you'll need to set it for both plugged-in and battery modes.
    Disable the power button of your PC on Windows 11
  5. Close settings.

The power button of your PC is now disabled, but you can still use it to turn on your computer.

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