Windows 10: Control Key only works when used in tandem with another key

Discus and support Control Key only works when used in tandem with another key in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; As stated in the title, my control key only works when another key has been pressed along with it. For example, whenever I try to open or close a tab... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by J-Glizzy, Jun 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM.

  1. J-Glizzy Win User

    Control Key only works when used in tandem with another key


    As stated in the title, my control key only works when another key has been pressed along with it. For example, whenever I try to open or close a tab with ctrl + t or w, I have to press the command once before it "recognizes" that it's been pressed. Additionally, only the left ctrl has this issue. Sometimes it works normally for a while but then goes back to acting weird. This occurs with any other key, like whenever I try to crouch in a game I have to hit a key along with control to get the crouch to work. I have restarted my computer, I have uninstalled and reinstalled drivers, I have cleane

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    I happen to have used the Tt Challenger Pro keyboard in the past, and the volume keys worked flawlessly in every game, so it's indeed a weird problem. I would suggest the same thing sneekypeet suggested, using the keyboard software and assign this function to a hotkey, but you said that didn't work either, so yeah...
     
  3. Arun B J Win User
    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.
     
  4. Control Key only works when used in tandem with another key

    1215N function keys not working?

    Doesn't list it for the 1215N *Frown Control Key only works when used in tandem with another key :(

    Funny part all the keys work out of the box with Linux Mint, go figure.

    Tried the one on softpedia, doesn't seem to work.

    Any other model that I can take it from?
     
    speedy11131, Jun 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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