Windows 10: certain keyboard keys glitching/stop working/repeat/jam and I DON'T think that's a hardware...

So, I have a problem with the Q and W keys on my keyboard. This issue started a few weeks ago, when those two keys started malfunctioning, and it ranged from not pressing the key when pressed or putting out a few 2-4 letters on the same press. I tried uninstalling/reinstalling keyboard drivers, running an antivirus, deleting recently installed apps, nothing worked. It is not extremely overheated, and I cleaned out anything and everything underneath the keycaps, so it cannot be just dirty.The MAIN reason why I don't think it's a hardware issue is because last weekend I reinstalled Windows 10

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Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

Hi,



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

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  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
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  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.

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

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  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
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  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
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  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
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  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Certain keys on the keyboard are not working properly.

Original Title - Keys repeating

Hi, I'm in desperate need of help.

Also not sure if I chose the right Windows Topic, this seemed most appropriate.

For a while now my computer has been having a strange issue where it repeats certain keys as if I'm holding them down on the keyboard. I started happening a month or so ago when I tried to login to the computer, now it's happening so often it's driving me
insane.

Some more info:

• I do not think my keyboard (Logitech G710+) is the issue. Whenever I unplug it, the repeating still occurs.
• It occurs more or less frequently depending on time of day, I can hardly do anything on my computer later in the day.
• The repeated key actually changes based on what program I use. When there's no specific program, it types 'f', When using photoshop, it types '-', in the windows login screen, it types '6'
• To temporarily fix (as in, fix for about 5 seconds, depending on the computer's attitude), I press a macro key on my keyboard. I use this macro key to open chrome, and it usually stops the repeating, no idea why.
• When pressing the macro key mentioned above, it only works for when the keyboard types 'f', whenever it happens at the login page or in Photoshop, pressing the key does not stop the repeating (my macros change based on what program is open, so the same
  macro key I press to fix the issue does something different when Photoshop is open, this is probably why it doesn't stop the issue).

As mentioned above, this isn't a keyboard issue, as it still happens when the keyboard is unplugged

I've reinstalled Logitech Gaming Software (macro and driver program for logitech peripherals).

I've also tried booting in safe mode, couldn't even log in because it was still happening.

Specs:

Operating System

Windows 10 Home 64-bit

CPU

Intel Core i7 3770K @ 3.50GHz

RAM

8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 686MHz

Motherboard

ASUSTeK Computer INC. P8P67 EVO (LGA1155)

Graphics

2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 (EVGA)

Keyboard:

Logitech G710+

Mouse:

Logitech G502 Proteus

Antivirus:

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 8

If anyone has any other ideas that might fix this, please let me know.

Thanks,

Russell Thurman

 

Keyboard shortcuts and key combo stopped working

Hi,

I realized your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

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

Method 1: Try running the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

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.

Method 2: You may check if the Ctrl 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.
  

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

Thanks and regards.