Windows 10: Escape key minimizes, cannot type. Windows 10

Discus and support Escape key minimizes, cannot type. Windows 10 in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; From time to time the windows key stops working, escape key closes windows, and I cannot type. Control alt delete does work. Right click with the mouse... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Linknito, Aug 2, 2020.

  1. LINKNITO
    Linknito Win User

    Escape key minimizes, cannot type. Windows 10


    From time to time the windows key stops working, escape key closes windows, and I cannot type. Control alt delete does work. Right click with the mouse does nothing. I thought it was my keyboard so I tried using a different one and it happened again. I cant seem to find a solution. I would greatly appreciate any help

    :)
     
    Linknito, Aug 2, 2020
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  2. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User

    windows 10 key

    Thanks but I don't want to do any decrypting. I want to download a Win 10 ISO from Microsoft and install it using my Win 8 key. No other steps required. Is that possible?
     
    Easy Rhino, Aug 2, 2020
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  3. ROSE TER
    Rose Ter Win User
    Escape key not working

    Hi,

    To better assist you regarding the escape key on your keyboard, please clarify the following:

    • Since when are you experiencing the issue?
    • Are you getting any error messages?
    • Any recent changes made prior to the issue?
    • Have you tried using a different keyboard?

    Regards.
     
    Rose Ter, Aug 2, 2020
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  4. THELOSTSWEDE
    TheLostSwede Win User

    Escape key minimizes, cannot type. Windows 10

    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Aug 2, 2020
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