Windows 10: Ctrl key stuck on even when keyboard unplugged

Discus and support Ctrl key stuck on even when keyboard unplugged in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi there, I’m stumped. Two weeks ago, my computerstarting behaving odd: -my mouse wheel was zooming apps in and out -when working on text documents... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by BassMonster8760, Jan 27, 2021.

  1. Ctrl key stuck on even when keyboard unplugged


    Hi there, I’m stumped. Two weeks ago, my computerstarting behaving odd:

    -my mouse wheel was zooming apps in and out

    -when working on text documents the last thing I had copiedwould suddenly paste infinitely

    -none of my letters worked to type

    -when I started to look on the internet, someone saidopen the OSK so I did and find that when I press one Ctrl key or the other onthe keyboard, both Ctrl keys on OSK are depressed.

    -This happens every time I start my computer

    -If I push the power button on my PC and reboot it thatway several times I can usually get about 10min of use before the Ctrl keycomes on


    What I’ve learned since is that when I turn on mycomputer, I get anywhere from 10 seconds to 5 minutes of usable keyboard beforeboth control keys show as stuck down on the OSK and my computer.


    Here’s my computer specifications:

    -Custom built about 5 years ago

    -Mobo: Asus ROG Maximus Hero X

    -CPU: Intel Coffee Lake i7-8700K @ 3.7GHz

    -SSD: Samsung Evo 850 1TB

    -RAM: 16GM GSkill Ripjaw DDR4

    -OS: 64bit Windows 10 Home version 20H2 on build19042.746 installed on 2021-01-20

    -GPU: Nvidia 1080ti

    -Keyboard: Logitech G910


    Here’s what doesn’t work to fix the problem:

    -Check that they key isn’t being accidentally depressedby something

    -Unplug and replug keyboard, including into a differentUSB port both on the back and front of the case

    -Remove both Ctrl keys and clean using compressed air aswell as a general blowout of the whole keyboard

    -Verified “gaming mode” is off

    -Test alternative keyboard Logitech G413

    -Ctrl+Alt+Del+Esc

    -Press both Ctrl keys at the same time and hold for 10seconds

    -Rapidly press both Ctrl keys repeatedly

    -remove, reinstall and update keyboard driver in devicemanager

    -Uninstall and reinstall the Logitech G keyboard software

    -Turn off stick keys and all keyboard relatedaccessibility settings

    -Turn off the depressed keys in the OSK

    -Download 3rd party software to disable theCtrl key in the registry

    -System restore to last know good configuration beforeproblems began

    -Windows system recovery soft format, keep files

    -Windows system recovery soft format, remove files

    -Create windows recovery / boot media and use it torepair windows

    -Quick format of SSD and fresh install of Windows 10

    -Secure erase of SSD and fresh install of Windows 10

    -Boot in clean boot mode

    -Boot in safe mode with networking

    -Boot in safe mode without networking

    -Perform Windows reset

    -Removed RGB lighting software

    -Logged in and out of windows

    -Cleared BIOS and reset to recommended defaults

    -Cleared CMOS

    -Updated BIOS version


    I’ve seen one other post with a similar issue and it wasliked by 13 others who had the same question. I’m hoping that we can get a fixhere and that this can be a master thread for anyone dealing with this sameissue.


    I’m not sure what else to do. Any advice?


    Thank you

    :)
     
    BassMonster8760, Jan 27, 2021
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  2. P4-630 Win User

    Ctrl key on German QWERTZ keyboard?

    A while ago my dad bought a netbook online from Germany, we found out it did not have a QWERTY but a QWERTZ keyboard
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    We are not used to use this keyboard, where are the Ctrl keys, to copy/paste and such?
    This keyboard has other keys that we never had/used before like alt-gr and str*Confused Ctrl key stuck on even when keyboard unplugged :confused:

    Thanks!
     
    P4-630, Jan 27, 2021
    #2
  3. schwim Win User
    Mystery "stuck key" issue

    Yes, we've swapped keyboards and ensured that the first keyboard was unplugged from the computer but the issue persists.
     
    schwim, Jan 27, 2021
    #3
  4. Ctrl key stuck on even when keyboard unplugged

    Ctrl Key is stuck!

    Hi everyone, i have a problem in which i cant type anything with my current keyboard without holding the "1" Numpad key or the "a" key, anything i type without holding one of those keys results in a action if i was holding down the ctrl key.

    Things i have tried:

    - restarting my computer numerous times

    - unpluging ang replugging both keyboard and mouse

    - changing keyboard and mouse usb ports

    - replugging usb pins into my motherboard

    - uninstalling devices from device manager program and restarting windows

    - turned off sticky keys, filter keys, and everything inside ease of access

    - tried tapping, holding ctrl, whch doesnt do anything

    - tapped, and holded both ctrl keys

    - pressed ctrl+alt+delete which restores functionality for a couple of seconds and goes back to the problem

    - tried a different keyboard and same problem remains

    when i open my onscreen keyboard it shows both left and right ctrl pressed.
     
    ErickTrevino, Jan 27, 2021
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