Open the Surface app, and swipe left to Settings. Step 2: Tap or click Windows button, and turn the button off. If you want to use the Windows button again, you can turn it back on anytime.When you disable the Windows button, you can still get to the Start screen a few ways: 1  Press the Windows logo key on your Surface Typing Cover or keyboard.2  Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and tap Start. 3  Move your mouse pointer to the bottom-left corner of the screen, and click the Start button.pen the Surface app, and swipe left to Settings. Step 2: Tap or click Windows button, and turn the button off. If you want to use the Windows button again, you can turn it back on anytime.