Windows 10: Key combos that worked just 4 days ago stopped working after my cat walked over my keyboard.

Discus and support Key combos that worked just 4 days ago stopped working after my cat walked over my keyboard. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; This is not the first time its happened, but I don't recall exactly how I fixed it.last time it was W and 1, that would not act at the same time. this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Often Defeated owner of, Oct 8, 2024.

  1. Key combos that worked just 4 days ago stopped working after my cat walked over my keyboard.


    This is not the first time its happened, but I don't recall exactly how I fixed it.last time it was W and 1, that would not act at the same time. this is inconvenient for a gamer.this time A will not input with alt or space, and S will not input with space. space, alt, A, and S otherwise all work normally.again, all of these worked fine just a few days ago. there is a key combo somewhere that disables these, but I'm not sure what it is.the keyboard is a KU1228 HP keyboard, if that is at all helpful.I am running Windows 10, home version.

    :)
     
    Often Defeated owner of, Oct 8, 2024
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  2. OrbitzXT Win User

    random keyboard keys stop working?

    i went out today and everything was fine, i come home and three random keys stopped working, maybe more i havent noticed yet. the three key on the left side of the keyboard not working, the left shift stopped working, and the enter key stopped working, but the one on the numpad works fine. no one was home to use it, nothing spilled on it, i tried it on another computer and same deal. im gonna go buy a new one tomorrow but it makes me sad cause i loved this keyboard lol, microsoft ergonomic 4000. ill probably buy the same exact one if its in stock tomorrow, this one lasted or 4 years about. im just confused why three random keys spread out stopped working at the same time...seems very weird
     
    OrbitzXT, Oct 8, 2024
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    Keyboard shortcuts and key combo stopped working

    Hi,

    I realized your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps.

    Method 1: Try running the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

    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.

    Method 2: You may check if the Ctrl 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.

    Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

    Thanks and regards.
     
    Arun B J, Oct 8, 2024
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  4. Key combos that worked just 4 days ago stopped working after my cat walked over my keyboard.

    Cat walked on keyboard, now audio isn't working

    Earlier today one of my cats walked on top of my keyboard, and now the audio won't work for anything. I tried using a different browser, which didn't work. I also followed other Microsoft help guides, but they didn't do anything. The settings all say that the audio is turned up and working, so I'm not sure what happened.
     
    sumaiyah a., Oct 8, 2024
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