Windows 10: Computer starting up with windows key locked? Is this malware or just some issue with the...

I have recently noticed recently that upon start up of my computer my keyboard starts up with the windows lock on. To disable this feature I have to press fn+winkey to disable the windows lock; however, I am confused to why I am having this issue in the first place? Is this issue due to malware or the windows registry? I have scanned my computer with Windows Defender and Malwarebytes and no malware has been found. So, that makes me think it is the windows registry, which I haven't been messing with.

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Lock screen not working properly on Windows 10 computer.

Hi Oshith,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if there is change in lock screen settings.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• When you say that "It is not flapped over to password when clicking", you tried to check the issue by clicking through external mouse?
• Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

I suggest you to follow the steps below to change the picture of the lock screen and also try to update Display Adapter driver.

Step 1: I suggest you to follow the steps below to set the lock screen pictures.

1. Right click on Desktop screen.

2. Then click on Personalize.

3. Click on Lock Screen.

4. Try to select the lock screen picture.

Step 2: I recommend you to update the latest driver for display adapter in Device Manager.

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Then type “devmgmt.msc” without the quotes and hit on
Enter Key.

3. Expand Display Adapter.

4. Right click on the driver and click on Update driver software.





Please get back to us with an update on issue with lock screen, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

How to Get Started with a New Computer

You can't do any of this until you go through the initial login. After that the steps you listed are a good start though I use the builtin Windows Defender along with Malwarebytes Anti-malware Premium and Anti-exploit. #2 is key as far as I'm concerned. I backup every Friday using Macrium reflect Pro set for 1 full and 6 incremental.

 

Windows 10 key lock

Hello Seasmus,

Thank you for posting your concern here in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10 Family,

We appreciate the effort you have put in to resolve the issue. I would be happy to assist you further from here.

If the computer beeps while you are typing, Toggle keys and/or Sticky keys are active. The Toggle Keys can emit a beep when the Lock keys are pressed. The Sticky Keys function can emit a beep when the Ctrl, Alt, Shift, and Lock keys are pressed. Use the
following steps to disable Toggle Keys:

1. Type Ease into the Start Search field and select Ease of access
from the populated list.

2. Scroll down the page and select Make the keyboard easier to use.

3. If selected, remove the selection from Turn on Sticky Keys.

4. Click Set up Sticky keys.

5. Remove the selection from Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times
and click Save.

6. Remove the selection from Turn on Toggle Keys.

7. If selected, remove the selection from Turn on Toggle Keys by holding down the NUM LOCK key for 5 seconds
and click on Save.

Additionally, I would also suggest you to follow the below steps and check if changes to the keyboard properties helps to resolve the issue.

1. Right click on the Start Menu and select Control Panel.

2. Click on Keyboard to open Keyboard properties.

3. Check if the provided options are set to your preference.

• Set Repeat Delay to long.
• Set Repeat rate to fast.

Hope the above information was helpful. If you need further information, feel free to write to us and we would be happy to help you.

Thank You.