When run with administrative rights, the Command Prompt can modify important system files and make irreversible changes. So, if you have other members of your family or workplace using your computer, it is best to disable the command prompt permanently.

Keeping the Command Prompt disabled is always a great idea to prevent uninvited changes to the system. Doing so will also prevent malicious apps from using the CMD. Below are the two best ways to disable Command Prompt on Windows 11.

Disable Command Prompt on Windows 11 – Using Group Policy Editor

Group Policy Editor is the tool you will need to turn off the Command prompt on Windows 11. Local Group Policy editor lets you configure various Windows settings. Here’s how you can disable Command Prompt on Windows 11.

1. Click on Windows 11 Search and type in Local Group Policy Editor.

2. Open the Edit Group Policy from the list.

3. When the Group Policy Editor opens, navigate to this path:

User Configuration > Administrative Templates > System

4. On the right side, find and double-click on the Prevent access to the Command Prompt policy.

5. On the prompt that appears, select Enabled

6. In the Options, click on the drop-down and select Yes.

7. To apply the changes, click the Apply button and then on Ok.

8. To revert the changes, select Not Configured on the Step no. 5 and click the Ok button.

After making the changes, close the Local Group Policy Editor and restart your computer. After the restart, you won’t be able to access Command Prompt again.

Disable CMD on Windows 11 – Windows Registry Editor

You can also edit the Registry files of Windows 11 to turn off the command prompt. This will prevent all users, even the apps, from using the Command Prompt. Here’s what you need to do.

1. Press the Windows Key + R button on your keyboard to open the Run Dialog box.

2. When the RUN dialog box opens, enter regedit and press Enter.

3. This will open the Registry Editor on your Windows 11 computer. Navigate to this path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindows

4. Right-click the Windows Key on the left and select New > Key.

5. Name the new key System.

6. Right-click on the System key and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

7. Name the new DWORD value as DisableCMD. In the Value data field, enter 2 and click the Ok button.

8. Now, restart your computer. After the restart, launch Command Prompt. You will be greeted with a message indicating that CMD has been disabled.

9. If you wish to enable the CMD again, set the DisableCMD value to 0 in Step 7.

Why does Command Prompt keep popping up Windows 11?

Command Promot keeps popping up on Windows 11 is not an unusual thing. The problem is mainly due to operating system bugs and glitches that force the command prompt to open at the startup.

To get rid of this issue, you need to install all pending updates on your Windows 11 computer. If Command Prompt still pops up at startup, you must find and remove the hidden malware.

While Windows Security is effective at blocking malicious files, it is still recommended that you use premium antimalware programs on your PC. The best option is Malwarebytes, which can scan and find hidden malware, viruses, adware, and PUPs on your Windows 11 computer.

Command Prompt is a handy tool for Windows 11, but if other members can access your device, it’s best to disable it. You can revert your changes to enable the Command Prompt on your computer or laptop again. If you are stuck in any steps and can’t disable CMD, let us know in the comments.