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Discus and support windows/shift key "stuck" in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; hey guys, sometimes i have a strange ~ hotkey problem. its like my windows key is pressed all the time, but it actually isnt. so if i press any keys... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Damnz9, Apr 7, 2020.

  1. /u/Damnz9 Win User

    windows/shift key "stuck"


    hey guys,

    sometimes i have a strange ~ hotkey problem. its like my windows key is pressed all the time, but it actually isnt. so if i press any keys then, all the "hotkeys" get activated, like starting certain programs and stuff. it happens with shift aswell. i googled it but didnt find anything. its not sticky keys, its deactivated, but the problem still appeas. i have no wireless keyboard or mouse. when i bash the windows or shift key then it sometimes disappears, sometimes not and i have to restart the pc. very annoying. does anyone know the problem?

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    /u/Damnz9, Apr 7, 2020
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  2. LTUGamer Win User

    Both shift keys

    Hello.
    I have problem with Lenovo Idea Pad 100 laptop (OS: WIN10). After replacing HDD into SSD I faced a strange problem. Both Shifts of the keyboard doesn‘t work .
    I have tried to:
    • Check if sticky keys are off. They are off.
    • Connect external keyboard via USB port. Shift keys on external keyboard works good.
    • Check the keyboard on online tester which indicates pressed buttons. It can‘t indicate press of the shift
    • Change several different input languages. The problem is on all of them.
    • Reinstall keyboard driver
    • Check if connection is OK. It is OK.
    • Tried to run computer without screws (I have read in one forum that screws could touch the keyboard from the bottom and it wouldn‘t operate normal)
    I believe that keyboard is not damaged because connector damage could cause just exact part of keyboard failure, while it is impossible to do physical damage for both shifts. Any solutions?
     
    LTUGamer, Apr 7, 2020
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  3. KatJB Win User
    shift keys not working

    I upgraded to windows 10 on my Toshiba laptop and then did the windows update and when I tried to do anything with the shift key neither one works. I read all the suggestions I could find in here and tried most of them with no luck. I ran the hardware
    and device troubleshooter, I went to the keyboard on control panel and it says it's working properly. I tried shift/control/alt keys all together. I downloaded and scanned with anti malware and I did the fn and del keys with no results. I would like an easy
    fix for this as I believe it is a windows 10 and or update for windows 10 issue. I am not real savvy on the computer so I need step by step instructions, please and thank you.
     
    KatJB, Apr 7, 2020
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  4. windows/shift key "stuck"

    shift key acting like it's stuck, ctrl and num keys don't work

    Hi janieneh,

    There's a possibility that the keyboard issue that you're experiencing may be due to having an outdated driver or could be a software conflict. However, there's also a chance that sticky keys may have been enabled on your laptop. Before we try to troubleshoot
    the software side, please try the following workarounds and see if one on the list addresses the problem:

    • Turning off Sticky Keys.
      • If this feature is turned on, then have it turned off. Just navigate to
        Settings > Ease of access > Keyboard > Sticky Keys
        , then toggle it
        Off
        .
    • Holding down both Shift keys.
      • Press and hold down both Shift keys at the same time for 4 to 5 seconds.
    • Perform full shutdown
      • To perform a full shutdown, click the Windows key > Power Icon > Shutdown. Once computer is off, press the power button to boot it up.
    Please let me know if the issue persists after performing the steps above by replying to this thread. This way, I'll get notified and respond back to you as soon as I can.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Apr 7, 2020
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