Windows 10: External keyboard keys not working properly ctrl, alt, windows + drop down menus acting crazy

Hello, Everyday for two months now, I boot my new windows 10 laptop to find the same bugs, I've believe they are all connected. I hope you guys can help me!The windows key in my external keyboard stop working suddenly, the same thing happens with the on screen keyboard but I can still use the windows key from my laptop keyboard. The ALT key closes opened apps and prompts the windows shut down shortcut same on the on screen keyboard, the laptop keyboard is ok.Any application with a visible drop down menu starts acting crazy and becomes unselectable with a mouse, most common example is file e

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keyboard alt = start menu

Hey guys I'm having problem with my keyboard on my ducky shine II, whenever I press alt with the windows key disabled it starts showing start menu, it didn't happen before and I'm having problem playing dota 2 whenever I use shortcuts with alt. anyone can help me out?



edit: lol I found a fix. I was turning dip 2 instead of dip 3 when turning off windows key since dip 2 exchange alt and windows key lololol. close thread please.

 

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.

 

Ctrl + Alt + Arrow Key hotkey not working

Hi,

Keyboard features in Windows can make navigation, tasks, and functions quicker and easier. To provide you the appropriate resolution on how to make keyboard shortcuts working on your HP Pavilion, we would like to know more information. Kindly answer the
questions below:

• Which version and OS build of Windows 10 is currently installed? To check, press
  Windows key, type winver then, press Enter key.
  
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• When you press "Ctrl + Alt + Arrow key", what is your desired result?
  

Looking forward to your response for further assistance.