Windows 10: [ being added to every keystroke

HiI am having an issue with my physical keyboard. the [ character is getting added to every keystroke. Have tried uninstalling drivers, safe starts, pressing windows keys twice on on screen keyboard but nothing works. Apppreciate any help. Not sure what triggered it....

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Win 10 keystrokes go bonkers


when I hit one key sometimes it drops down a list to select from

sometimes it takes 2 keystrokes then just hangs

if I persist in trying Win 10 logs off and I have to log on again.

maybe the keystroke autocompletion feature?

Need help. My Win 10 system is now unusable until I resolve this issur.

Using a second PC to enter this problem description.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

Thanks/

 

windows search not recognizing keystrokes

Hi Alan,

In order for us to assist you regarding the issue on your “search windows,” that won’t recognize any keystrokes.
You can follow these steps:

Method 1: End Cortana's process

Ending Cortana's process in Task Manager might just do the trick. After ending the process, it will automatically restart almost immediately.

• Right-click the Start button.
• Click Task Manager.
• Click Cortana. You might have to scroll down a bit to find it.
• Click End Task.

For instance, that the above-mentioned troubleshooting steps failed to work you can try the next step.

Method 2: Restart Windows Explorer

Another quick fix attempt, restarting Windows Explorer might jump-start the taskbar search into working again.

• Right-click the Start button.
• Click Task Manager.
• Click Windows Explorer. It's located near the bottom of the Task Manager menu.
• Click Restart.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have further inquiries.

 

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