Windows 10: How to turn off Search Shortcut "Alt+S"

Discus and support How to turn off Search Shortcut "Alt+S" in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; from years ago im using Alt+S for shortcut in some apps. now it became a pop up search for windows and i couldnt find the turn off button for that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by masrularief, Nov 29, 2022.

  1. How to turn off Search Shortcut "Alt+S"


    from years ago im using Alt+S for shortcut in some apps. now it became a pop up search for windows and i couldnt find the turn off button for that setting. wheres actually the setting for that?

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    masrularief, Nov 29, 2022
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  2. OneNote screen capture shortcut conflicts with Windows10 Search shortcut

    Hi Frank,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    We understand how you feel about the situation. We're sorry for the trouble.

    Window + S is used for search in Windows 10. So, I suggest you to use the below shortcut methods to take the screenshot and check if it helps.


      • Keyboard Shortcut – Windows + PrtScn.

      • Keyboard Shortcut – PrtScn.

      • Keyboard Shortcut – Alt + PrtScn.

      • You can also use snipping tool take the screen shot in Windows 10.
    Hope this helps. Please reply to us with the status of the issue.

    Thanks.
     
    Anil Madishetty, Nov 29, 2022
    #2
  3. terrace Win User
    Screensaver shortcut

    I did this"
    Search Results

    I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if that helps.

    • Go to the folder C:\Windows\System32 and sort by file type.
    • Look for the screensaver file type (.scr).
    • Find the file scrnsave.scr(you can choose any of the screensavers).
    • Right click and select send to>desktop (create shortcut). The shortcut on my attachment, but when i click on it my screen goes off and on and nothing else.How to turn off Search Shortcut "Alt+S" :)
     
    terrace, Nov 29, 2022
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  4. Arun B J Win User

    How to turn off Search Shortcut "Alt+S"

    Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

    Hi,



    Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.


    • Since when are you facing this issue?

    • Did you make any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?


    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: You may check if the ALT key is functioning correctly in on-screen keyboard. It will help us to verify if there is any issue with the keyboard.

    Follow the steps below to open On-screen Keyboard.


    • Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)

    • And check if it works
    Step 2: Run Hardware and device Troubleshooter.

    Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:


    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.

    • Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.

    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Nov 29, 2022
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