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  1. I pressed something on the keyboard and now the keys are completely messed up.


    I was looking on how to change my keyboards color and i pressed something. I dont know what did i press but the keys are messed up. Instead of switchint tabs to tabs with Tab+alt its now tab+window. I cant type AT or any other thing if i hold the alt button down. Please someone help me because it really bothers me.

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    Gergely Kőműves, Jun 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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  2. NumLock key messes up alpha keys on desktop with full size keyboard.

    Hi,

    I realize that numlock key messes up with other keys on the keyboard. I will try to help you with this issue.


    • What is the make and model of the keyboard?

    Unplug the keyboard from the computer, restart the computer once and then re-plug the keyboard to check if that helps.

    You may also plug in this keyboard into another PC to check if the issue persists. You may plug in another keyboard in to this PC to check if that helps.

    Also ensure to install any pending Windows updates on the PC and restart it to check if that helps.
    Updates are additions to software that can help prevent or fix problems, improve how your computer works, or enhance your computing experience.

    You may also use the on-screen keyboard to check if the issue persists.

    Follow these steps to launch the On-screen keyboard:


    • Press Windows key + R to get the run window.

    • Type “osk” and hit enter to launch the On-screen keyboard and check if this helps.

    Keep us informed to help you further.

    Thank you.
     
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    Hi,

    Sorry for the delay in replying.

    Uninstall and reinstall the Keyboard driver from manufacturer’s website.

    Follow these steps to Uninstall Keyboard driver.


    • Press Windows key + X to select Device Manager.

    • Search for Keyboard driver and expand it.

    • Right click on the Keyboard driver and select Uninstall.

    • Follow the onscreen directions to complete the process and restart the computer.

    Further, I suggest you to download the latest keyboard drivers from the manufacturer’s website.

    Keep us informed to help you further.
     
  4. Arun B J Win User

    I pressed something on the keyboard and now the keys are completely messed up.

    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.
     
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