# Ignition client in kiosk mode **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Created:** [November 26, 2018, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-client-in-kiosk-mode/21064 "2018-11-26T14:03:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 6
**Author:** ![JordanCClark](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/jordancclark/32/83362_2.png) [@JordanCClark](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/JordanCClark)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-client-in-kiosk-mode/21064/6 "2018-11-26T14:46:49Z")
I used to be able to recommend DeskLock... until Win10 came out. 😒 AutoHotKey would do it, but if someone manages to kill it, it would no longer intercept keystrokes. You can replace the shell (example below) and remap dangerous keys (further below) to make it most kiosk-y. > [@Replace Windows shell to launch Ignition client (advanced!)](http://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/replace-windows-shell-to-launch-ignition-client-advanced/3979): > > EDIT: with the advent of the native client launcher, and the death of Java Web Start, This entire thread is somewhat defunct. However, if you want to replace the shell, here is the TLDR version. slight_smile [quote=“JordanCClark, post:17, topic:3979”] If your project has a desktop icon, you can copy the contents of the target field into the registry key value. Computer\HKEY\_LOCAL\_MACHINE\SOFTWATER\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell [/quote] For those playing along at home … > **[GitHub - randyrants/sharpkeys: SharpKeys is a utility that manages a Registry key...](https://github.com/randyrants/sharpkeys)** > > SharpKeys is a utility that manages a Registry key that allows Windows to remap one key to any other key. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-client-in-kiosk-mode/21064)._