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  1. Ellen FH Win User

    Alt Key not working, what can I do to fix. Does not work in any context, including ctrl alt...


    Ever since I got my laptop, my alt key hasn't been working, but it has started to become a larger issue now that I have begun to use photoshop more often. My on-screen keyboard doesn't show it when the key is pressed, and I am unsure if it is a hardware issue, or I unintentionally turned off its functionality.

    :)
     
    Ellen FH, May 26, 2023
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  2. Eric Ber Win User

    ctrl alt del to logon

    Hi Diane,

    Conflicts with the user account settings is one of the possible reasons why the secure sign-in option is enabled on your computer even if the box in the settings is not checked. I would suggest that you enable and disable the
    Require users to press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. You can follow the steps below:

    • Press the Windows key + R.
    • Type control userpasswords2 or netplwiz and press the Enter key.
    • Click the Advanced tab.
    • Under Secure sign-in, check the Require users to press Ctrl + Alt + Delete checkbox.
    • Click Apply.
    • Restart your computer.
    • Open the same settings again and uncheck the Require users to press Ctrl + Alt + Delete checkbox and follow the
      steps 5 and 6.

    Should you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get back to us.
     
    Eric Ber, May 26, 2023
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  3. The two Alt keys doesn't work in combinations

    Hi, I would like to solve this annoying windows prank (windows 10 in my case)

    The two Alt keys no longer work for me in "custom combinations" of keys and not even in ctrl-alt-del.

    - I have no virus

    - the right Alt key works in the combination of special characters @#][

    - the left Alt key works in combination with F4 etc.

    - the left Alt key works in combination with the letters for the virtual click of the applications menu items

    - the left Alt key works in combination with the numeric keypad keys for special characters

    - as an alternative to crtl-alt-del i use ctrl-shift-esc and i access the task manager without problems

    - if I use the "on-screen keyboard" of windows I can access the "custom combinations" and the ctrl-alt-del

    as I repeat, the two Alt keys (physically pressed) no longer work only in the ctrl-alt-del and "custom combinations"

    I have done many tests suggested by various google results and, moreover, currently, as soon as I start windows and using the Alt keys, only for the first time after switching on they emit a "whistle" from windows, this as surely result of one of the tests.
     
    PawasakiSunn, May 26, 2023
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  4. Julie Ram Win User

    Alt Key not working, what can I do to fix. Does not work in any context, including ctrl alt...

    Ctrl + Alt + Arrow Key hotkey not working

    Hi,

    Keyboard features in Windows can make navigation, tasks, and functions quicker and easier. To provide you the appropriate resolution on how to make keyboard shortcuts working on your HP Pavilion, we would like to know more information. Kindly answer the
    questions below:

    • Which version and OS build of Windows 10 is currently installed? To check, press
      Windows key, type winver then, press Enter key.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • When you press "Ctrl + Alt + Arrow key", what is your desired result?

    Looking forward to your response for further assistance.
     
    Julie Ram, May 26, 2023
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