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cpl42
Copper Contributor
Apr 27, 2026

Disable or remap Ctrl-S which switches to HDMI

I've been struggling with Ctrl-S switching the monitor to the HDMI port at odd times. I use Ctrl-S a lot as I'm handling many files and this shortcut allows me to rename a file on saving (= Save as). Frankly, it's a damned nuisance, and I'd like to disable that action as I have no plans on using the HDMI port, and am very unlikely to have a 2nd monitor this side of 5 years, at least.

 

I'd appreciate any useful advice. Thanks in advance,

Paul.

configuration
device management

2 Replies

  • Jiuan's avatar
    Jiuan
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 29, 2026

    Windows itself doesn't assign Ctrl+S to display switches by default. It’s likely a third-party utility or driver.

  • cpl42's avatar
    cpl42
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 28, 2026

    My apologies, Ctrl-S should read Ctrl-Shft-S in all instances. There's a cog loose somewhere in my brain.