Windows 10: If my "D" key is being held, I can't use the "A" key on my laptop

Discus and support If my "D" key is being held, I can't use the "A" key on my laptop in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Bear with my tech illiteracy please lol So you know when you hold down a key, let's say "X", it will spit out "XXXXXX......" Then lets say you hold on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by yo jsun, Oct 31, 2020.

  1. yo jsun Win User

    If my "D" key is being held, I can't use the "A" key on my laptop


    Bear with my tech illiteracy please lol

    So you know when you hold down a key, let's say "X", it will spit out "XXXXXX......" Then lets say you hold on "Y" right after while still holding X it would look like "XXXXYYYYYYY......"

    For some reason, when I hold down the "D" key and then hold down the "A", it will completely ignore the "A". It would just keep doing "DDDDDDDDDD........"


    It only happens with this specific combination of keys. D doesnt ignore any other letter and A doesn't get ignored by any other one either.


    It only really matters when I'm gaming in Valorant because there's a certain technique that is easier if both keys are held at the same time. This might just be my keyboard being messed up and worn because I use WASD the most, but at least worth an effort to find a solution lol

    :)
     
    yo jsun, Oct 31, 2020
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    Hi John,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.



    Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. I’ll certainly help you with this.

    Before we proceed, please answer the following questions to help you better.

    • Does this issue occur only while using the Microsoft Office Suite?
    • What is the exact error message that you get?

    Check if the Sticky Keys and Toggle keys are turned on. If yes, I suggest you to turn it off. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Press Windows key + I and click on Ease of Access.
    • Click on Keyboard tab.
    • Turn off Sticky Keys and Toggle keys.
    • Check if the issue persist.

    Keep us posted with the status of the issue to assist you further.



    Thank you.
     
    Azaruddin Syed, Oct 31, 2020
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    It's a very long key on the booklet, so you are saying thats the issue?
     
    P4-630, Oct 31, 2020
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  4. If my "D" key is being held, I can't use the "A" key on my laptop

    Equals Key Wont Work

    We suggest that you update the keyboard driver. You may follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows logo + X key on the keyboard.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Expand Keyboards.
    • Click on the driver and click on Update Driver Software.
    • Click on Next and follow the steps in the wizard that appears.

    Keep us posted.
     
    Michael Gall, Oct 31, 2020
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