Windows 10: custom Keyboard shortcuts keeps resetting

Discus and support custom Keyboard shortcuts keeps resetting in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have set custom keyboard shortcuts to many apps that I use regularly for ease of working. eg. ctrl+alt+E to launch Excel. However every now and then... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Ajith Kumar Thankappan, Sep 8, 2022.

  1. custom Keyboard shortcuts keeps resetting


    I have set custom keyboard shortcuts to many apps that I use regularly for ease of working. eg. ctrl+alt+E to launch Excel. However every now and then the short cut gets reset and I have to manually set it again. I can't figure out yet what triggers the reset.. It seems random to me. I am running Windows 10 Home build 19044.

    :)
     
    Ajith Kumar Thankappan, Sep 8, 2022
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  2. cniggeler Win User

    List custom keyboard shortcuts

    Hi,

    I would like to create a shortcut to Windows Update using CTRL-ALT-U, but when I try to put that in the shortcut key area of the shortcut, it blanks out again. This means I have used that key combo elsewhere, but typing it doesn't do anything. I upgraded
    from Win7 to Win10 and I think I set it for Windows 7 Update.

    My questions are,

    1. How do I reassign this shortcut?
    2. How do I get a list of custom shortcuts that are already set?

    Thanks!
     
    cniggeler, Sep 8, 2022
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  3. joShu001 Win User
    Custom keyboard shortcuts slow to execute

    Nyima, thanks for suggesting some methods to fix this problem.

    Unfortunately, none of them worked for me.

    I recommend you try to replicate the problem on your own device:

    Create a keyboard shortcut to an app or folder in Windows 10.

    Windows help & learning

    Then try the shortcut you just created.

    Note how long it takes.

    Then use a built-in short such as CTRL SHIFT ESC (Task Manager)

    Note how long it takes.

    Compare the times.

    As I wrote earlier in this thread, in Windows 8 custom keyboard shortcuts used to take a long time, and then keyboard shortcuts became very fast after a Windows 8 patch.

    Then I updated to Windows 10 and now the shortcut delay is back.

    I have two Windows 10 devices and the keyboard shortcut delay is on both of them.

    It is something inherent to Windows 10.

    Since non-custom shortcut keys (E.g. CTRL SHIFT ESC, Windows Key E, etc., Windows Key 1, etc.) are nearly instantaneous I compromised on this problem for now by putting the links I commonly use on the taskbar using this technique:

    Pin Any Item to the Windows 7 Taskbar

    The first link on your taskbar corresponds to the shortcut Windows Key 1, etc.

    Compromising in this manner means I have to relearn all my shortcuts, annoying, but at least these taskbar shortcuts have no delays, unlike the custom shortcut keys.
     
    joShu001, Sep 8, 2022
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  4. Arun B J Win User

    custom Keyboard shortcuts keeps resetting

    Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

    Hi,



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


    • Since when are you facing this issue?

    • 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.


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

    • 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:


    • 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 troubleshooter.

    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Sep 8, 2022
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