Windows 10: Windows Key Locked

Discus and support Windows Key Locked in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Spilt a drink on my computer by accident, somehow managed to press a certain set of keys I assume and all of a sudden this gray box pops up with a key... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by EmilyMoreno1, Jan 20, 2021.

  1. Windows Key Locked


    Spilt a drink on my computer by accident, somehow managed to press a certain set of keys I assume and all of a sudden this gray box pops up with a key on the top and the windows key on the middle. Now when I press the windows key, it just doesn't work. Any help?

    :)
     
    EmilyMoreno1, Jan 20, 2021
    #1
  2. Jay Jap Win User

    Rotation lock key is not functioning

    Since the Rotation lock is still grayed out, our next step is to uninstall/Update your display driver. To uninstall your your drivers, you can do the following:

    • Press the Windows and X key on your keyboard and click on
      Device Manager
      .
    • On the Device Manager window, click on the Display adapter drop-down.
    • Right-click the driver and choose uninstall.
    • Restart your computer.

    If it is the same, update the said driver by following these steps:

    • Go Back to the Display adapter drop down in Device Manager.
    • Locate your display adapter driver, right-click and choose
      Update Driver Software
      .

    We would also suggest that you go to your device manufacturer's website and download the latest driver for your device.

    For further queries, feel free to post back.
     
    Jay Jap, Jan 20, 2021
    #2
  3. Windows 10 key lock

    Hello Seasmus,

    Thank you for posting your concern here in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10 Family,

    We appreciate the effort you have put in to resolve the issue. I would be happy to assist you further from here.

    If the computer beeps while you are typing, Toggle keys and/or Sticky keys are active. The Toggle Keys can emit a beep when the Lock keys are pressed. The Sticky Keys function can emit a beep when the Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and Lock keys are pressed. Use the
    following steps to disable Toggle Keys:

    1. Type Ease into the Start Search field and select Ease of access
    from the populated list.

    2. Scroll down the page and select Make the keyboard easier to use.

    3. If selected, remove the selection from Turn on Sticky Keys.

    4. Click Set up Sticky keys.

    5. Remove the selection from Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times
    and click Save.

    6. Remove the selection from Turn on Toggle Keys.

    7. If selected, remove the selection from Turn on Toggle Keys by holding down the NUM LOCK key for 5 seconds
    and click on Save.

    Additionally, I would also suggest you to follow the below steps and check if changes to the keyboard properties helps to resolve the issue.

    1. Right click on the Start Menu and select Control Panel.

    2. Click on Keyboard to open Keyboard properties.

    3. Check if the provided options are set to your preference.

    • Set Repeat Delay to long.
    • Set Repeat rate to fast.
    Hope the above information was helpful. If you need further information, feel free to write to us and we would be happy to help you.

    Thank You.
     
    Sayan_Ghosh, Jan 20, 2021
    #3
  4. Windows Key Locked

    Black Lock screen BACKGROUND

    Hi Bill,

    Let us know the make and model of your computer.

    Let us try few of the troubleshooting steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Try to set the lock screen background to picture and check if the issue persists.

    Step 2: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Step 3: Update the Display Adapter drivers.

    • Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapter.
    • Right click on the Display Adapter and click on
      Update Driver Software
      .
    • Restart the computer.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of accessing the lock screen background for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jan 20, 2021
    #4
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