Windows 10: I can't press multiple keys, but only certain keys.

Discus and support I can't press multiple keys, but only certain keys. in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; So I was playing some games I notice that I can't press Down arrow and Right arrow at the same time while pressing D, or I'm unable to press Up arrow... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by cesar bendaña, Dec 27, 2023.

  1. CESAR BENDAñA
    cesar bendaña Win User

    I can't press multiple keys, but only certain keys.


    So I was playing some games I notice that I can't press Down arrow and Right arrow at the same time while pressing D, or I'm unable to press Up arrow and Right arrow if I'm pressing X, and other type of versions like unable to press Right while holding Z and tapping X.I have no idea how to solve this, can someone help me

    :)
     
    cesar bendaña, Dec 27, 2023
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  2. MANOFTHEM
    manofthem Win User

    Booting without press any key

    @dhievm go ahead and list the model number that gives exact specs/info.


    Does it stop right at the Toshiba logo and sit there? Will it sit forever til you press a key, or will it eventually work after so long?
     
    manofthem, Dec 27, 2023
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  3. DYLANMIKA
    DylanMika Win User
    Certain programs make my computer act as if certain keys are pressed down

    Hello,

    Recently, I've been having a very strange issue: while running certain programs, my computer suddenly begins to act as if certain keys on my keyboard are being pressed. In the beginning, it acted as though the CTRL key was pressed (ex: pressing "w" executes
    the "CTRL + w" command). Now, it acts as though my "c" and "v" keys are being pressed (when typing, a string of cs and vs are rapidly typed across the screen). Opening the onscreen keyboard confirms that my computer thinks that the keys are being pressed.
    Only restarting my pc temporarily fixes the issue. Here's what I've done to try to remedy it:

    • 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
    • enter safe mode
    • uninstall and reinstall all of my usb drivers
    • check for malware

    The problem with the CTRL key happened no matter what program I was using, but the problems with the c and v keys have only started while playing a game. Any help in fixing this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
     
    DylanMika, Dec 27, 2023
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  4. ERICGAGAN
    EricGagan Win User

    I can't press multiple keys, but only certain keys.

    Enabling multiple key presses.

    Sometimes I need to press multiple keys at once, however my pc only allows me to use up to 2 keys at a time. Is there a way to disable this feature?
     
    EricGagan, Dec 27, 2023
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