Windows 10 - What is Ctrl+Alt+F1 and how to disable it?

I've an application who offers me the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+F1

But Windows 10 opens the Task-Switcher instead. I found out, that this behaviour disappears when I kill the explorer-process, but I don't found an option yet.

3 Answers

This is not a default windows feature.im not 100% sure but it could be caused by additional software that comes with the Intel Graphics chip. First use task manager to kill the intel application/service:

if that works go here: and follow the answer's directions

If it triggers the Intel HD Graphics control panel do this to disable shortcut keys:

1. Open old Windows Control Panel (Press Win+R, writecontrol and press enter)

2. Open the Intel HD Graphics element

3. Click on Options and assistance

4. Click on disable short keys

Ctrl+Alt+F1 is not the default hotkey on Windows 10.
It may trigger Intel HD Graphics Control Panel - Display Panel on some computers.

What you can do is to Remap and Set Global Hotkeys on Windows 10 with Auto Hotkey

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