Windows 10: Computer acts as if the CTRL key is pressed down when it is not

Discus and support Computer acts as if the CTRL key is pressed down when it is not in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hey guys, I've been experiencing an issue with my pc Windows 10 recently where my computer acts as if the CTRL key is pressed down when in fact it is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by DylanMika, Jul 8, 2020.

  1. DYLANMIKA
    DylanMika Win User

    Computer acts as if the CTRL key is pressed down when it is not


    Hey guys,


    I've been experiencing an issue with my pc Windows 10 recently where my computer acts as if the CTRL key is pressed down when in fact it is not. For example, typing "w" in a web browser executes the CTRL + w command, and so forth. Viewing the onscreen keyboard confirms that the CTRL key is pressed down. Here are the things I have tried to fix this:

    • press both CTRL keys for 15 seconds
    • turn off sticky keys, toggle keys, and filter keys
    • switch out my keyboard
    • plug my keyboard into a different usb port
    • uninstall and reinstall my keyboard drivers
    • hold CTRL + Shift for 15 seconds
    • reinstall windows
    • run system file checker


    The problem seems to be completely random, but occurs mostly when I'm running a program other than a web browser, such as a game. Any help with fixing this would be greatly appreciated.


    Thanks!

    :)
     
    DylanMika, Jul 8, 2020
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  2. UNOCAL
    Unocal Win User

    CTRL key acts as if it's stuck?

    Hey!

    I'm running Windows 10, and for a few weeks now, it has been acting as if the CTRL key is jammed. I replaced my keyboard with multiple others, and the problem persisted. I read a few forums, and one suggested to press both CTRL keys at the same time,
    which only worked once. Then, another said to open the virtual keyboard. This showed clearly that the keys were indeed held down, but I couldn't deactivate them from there, so it really didn't help. Are there any fixes to this?
     
    Unocal, Jul 8, 2020
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  3. ERNIE SAN
    Ernie San Win User
    Ctrl key automatically zoom in when pressed at times

    Hello,

    There are a lot of possible causes why you're having a missed function on your Ctrl key. This issue may be related to a system corruption or all of your drivers needs to be updated. For better assistance, we'd like to ask the following:

    • When did you perfectly use the Ctrl key?
    • Did you make any changes to your computer before experiencing this issue?
    • Are you using a PC or a laptop? Can you tell us the make and model of your device?

    Meanwhile, we recommend updating all of the drivers installed on your computer. To do so, follow the steps on this
    link.

    We are looking forward to your reply.
     
    Ernie San, Jul 8, 2020
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  4. PAUL_POPA
    Paul_Popa Win User

    Computer acts as if the CTRL key is pressed down when it is not

    Left CTRL acts as CTRL+4

    I have this problem where Left CTRL acts as CTRL+4 and Right CTRL acts as CTRL+3.

    For example when I`m using my browser and I need to copy something, whenever I try to press CTRL+C, the tab gets switched to the forth one before the highlighted text got copied.

    Sticky keys are not on, I tried to uninstall the drivers from keyboard and I even done a clean install of windows 10, but without success, the problem still persists

     
    Paul_Popa, Jul 8, 2020
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