Windows 10: Keyboard and mouse only available for shortcut keys

This problem happens in a sudden when i was watching movie. Now i can only open any link by right click on the link and open in new tab. It goes the same to "this PC" and any other softwares on my laptop. When i double click "this PC", it pops up settings but not files where we usually can open on this pc. The keyboard also only function for shortcut keys, and now i can no longer type or google anything as it is not functioned for typing anymore. It goes the same to other places in my laptop as well. I've tried on external keyboard and on-screen/touch keyboard as well, but it all appears to be

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Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

Hi,



Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

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  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
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  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.

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  Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)
  
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  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:

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  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
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  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
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  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
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  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Ultimate list of all Windows keyboard shortcuts with Win keys


Ultimate list of all Windows keyboard shortcuts with Win keys

Read more: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...oard-shortcuts

 

Unresponsive Mouse and Keyboard in Windows 10

Hi,

One reason why your mouse and keyboard is not working is because of an outdated driver. We suggest that you update the mouse and keyboard driver by following the steps below:

• Pres Windows+X key on your keyboard.
• Select Device Manager.
• Locate the mouse and keyboard drivers, right click, then click on Update.

If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.