Windows 10: Accidentally turned off my keyboard with a shortcut

Hello, I was trying to change the backlights for my hp omen 15 and somehow hit a shortcut that disabled my keyboard. Does anyone know how to fix this?

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Hi Richard,

We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

This could be an issue due to sticky keys that might be turned on. It could also be a hardware issue with the keyboard.

We need more information to help you better.

1) Is this issue specific while working on a particular application or program on the computer?

2) What is the Make and Model of the computer/keyboard?

First of all, to check if it’s a hardware issue with the keyboard. Check if the keys are working when you test the issue with a different keyboard.

I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if you can fix the issue.

Method 1:

I would suggest you check if the Sticky keys are turned on. If they are turned on, turn them off and test the issue. Follow the steps:

• 
  Open Desktop.
  
• 
  Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard, select
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Click on Ease of Access.
  
• 
  Click on Make the keyboard easier to use.
  
• 
  Uncheck the box which says “Turn on Sticky keys”.
  
• 
  Click on Apply
  and then on OK.
  

Check if it fixes the issue. If not, proceed to the next method.



Method 2:

I would suggest you check if you are able to use the keyboard using an On-Screen keyboard. Refer to the below steps to use the on screen keyboard.

• 
  Open Desktop.
  
• 
  Press Windows + I keys to open the Settings menu.
  
• 
  Select Ease of access from the settings menu.
  
• 
  Click on keyboard from the left navigation pane on the Ease of access settings menu.
  
• 
  Turn on the On screen keyboard from the right hand side
  

If the issue still persists, proceed to the next method.



Method 3:

A clean boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update or when you run a program in Windows.

I would suggest you to refer the below Microsoft help article on How to Perform Clean boot.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135

The steps for Windows 8.1 applies well to Windows 10 also.



I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

How to create a shortcut for a keyboard shortcut.

Hi Marcos,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are willing to create Keyboard shortcut on Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

I suggest you to follow the steps in the below Microsoft article to create
a keyboard shortcut for an app.

Create keyboard shortcuts to open desktop apps

Note: The troubleshooting steps in the above link are meant for windows 8, however, you can use the same for windows 10 as well.

Refer below article for more information on Keyboard shortcuts.

Keyboard shortcuts

Please post back with above information and we will be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Keyboard shortcut to open the calculator

Hello,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I request you to try the below steps:

• Type "Calculator" in start menu.
• Click on Calculator and drag it to desktop.
• Right click on it and select Properties.
• Now go to Shortcut tab and add a shortcut.
• Click on OK.

You may also refer the following article for keyboard shortcuts:

Keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts in Windows

I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



Thank you.