Windows 10: I can't use specific shortcuts or use multiple keys at once in games etc.

Discus and support I can't use specific shortcuts or use multiple keys at once in games etc. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi!This problem have been going on for awhile, and I can't seem to find a fix for it.50% of the times I use specific shortcuts fail. I can't use CTRL +... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by FrederikVilhelm, Sep 5, 2023.

  1. FREDERIKVILHELM
    FrederikVilhelm Win User

    I can't use specific shortcuts or use multiple keys at once in games etc.


    Hi!This problem have been going on for awhile, and I can't seem to find a fix for it.50% of the times I use specific shortcuts fail. I can't use CTRL + W to close tabs in any browers and I can't use multiple keys with LCTRL in games CTRL + A as an example - A quick fix is always to restart the PC, then it 99% of the times fixes it. But I want a fix that fixes it for good, so I don't have to restart my PC all the time.I have tried with other keyboard than this one, and it's the same outcome. Connection of the keyboard wireless or wired does not difference neither.I hope someone in here ha

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    FrederikVilhelm, Sep 5, 2023
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  2. ARMADILLOHEAD02
    ArmadilloHead02 Win User

    shortcut key

    Hi Devanshu,

    To get a shortcut key for the calculator, go to your desktop and then follow these steps for Windows 10

    1. Open the start menu

    2. Navigate to calculator in the apps list on the left hand side of the start menu

    3. Click and drag the calculator app to your desktop

    4. Right-click on calculator and open properties

    5. In properties there should be an option to add a shortcut key
     
    ArmadilloHead02, Sep 5, 2023
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  3. ZYRUS KHAMBATTA
    Zyrus Khambatta Win User
    Invoke multiple instances of application using shortcut key?

    Hi there,

    Running the following Windows 11:

    Edition: Windows 11 Business

    Version: 21H2

    OS build: 22000.348

    Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22000.348.0

    I am running WSL2 and have created a link to "ubuntu.exe" with the traditional "Copy | Paste Shortcut" method, and then added a shortcut of "Ctrl+Alt+T" to be able to invoke it.

    Whilst that all works well, once the application is running, subsequent presses of the shortcut key do nothing. Double clicking the link creates a new instance, so I can only presume it's something to do with the way Windows is handling the shortcut keys.

    Is there any way I am able to have multiple presses of the shortcut key invoke multiple instances of the application? Thanks.

    Best regards,
    Z
     
    Zyrus Khambatta, Sep 5, 2023
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  4. AUTUMN20
    Autumn20 Win User

    I can't use specific shortcuts or use multiple keys at once in games etc.

    Shortcut key for "My Stuff" ?

    Using Windows 10, here's the steps I'm taking to search for files on the computer:

    • Click Start Menu (or tap the Windows key on the keyboard)
    • Start typing a search term
    • Click "My Stuff"
    • When it finds your file, click it to make the file open
    • If you want to open File Explorer and peruse similar files without opening files:
      • After clicking "My Stuff" (in Step 3) go to the bottom area under "Other places to look" and click "File Explorer"
      • File Explorer opens

      Question: I don't want to use the mouse to click "My Stuff" in step 3. Is there a shortcut key?
     
    Autumn20, Sep 5, 2023
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