Windows 10: Keyboard Issue

Hi all.


I have an issue with my keyboard settings and I am hoping someone else may know how to fix as I have tried everything and cannot resolve this issue.


So basically since about 3-4 weeks ago when I press the "forward slash" key one that shared with ? the key does nothing BUT if I hold shift and press it it produces a ?.


I thought maybe the keyboard was to blame but I have connected 3 separate makes of keyboard and they are all doing the same. It even happens when using the onscreen keyboard as well.


So far I have tried the following

• Took my keyboard to another PC and tested and the key works fine
• Replicated the keyboard and language settings from the PC that works but doesn't sort the issue
• removed all keyboard software and uninstalled all keyboard devices from device manager which did not resolve the issue.
• Tried using an online keyboard checker and when the key is pressed it registers the keystroke

The really strange thing with all of this is that I CAN type a forward slash in the password box at windows login screen??? but soon as I am past this stage it no longer works. I have tried typing in office, edge, notepad it doesn't seem to make a difference.


at this stage I am out of ideas... I am sure its just a setting in windows that's gone weird but cannot lock down which one it could be... any ideas?


Regards.

:)

 

keyboard issues

Hello Suresh,

We know it's frustrating when things don't work as expected. Let me assist you with this.

Please share this information to assist you better.

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  What is the make and model of the computer?
  
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  Did you try to check if the issue persist while using other keyboard?
  
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  Are you facing the same issue with an
  on screen keyboard as well?
  

Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to type.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/type-with-the-on-screen-keyboard

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

Method: 1

I suggest you to run hardware & devices troubleshooter.

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  Press “Windows key + X” and type “troubleshooting”.
  
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  Select “Troubleshooting”.
  
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  Select “View all” on the top left corner.
  
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  Click “Hardware & Sound”.
  
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  Click “Hardware & devices”.
  
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  Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter
  

Method: 2

Uninstall and Reinstall the Keyboard Drivers.

Step 1: Uninstall the Keyboard Drivers

1. Press “Windows Logo” + “X” keys on the keyboard.

2. Click on “Device Manager” from that list.

3. Search for the Keyboard from the device list, right click on it and then select “Uninstall”. On the un-installation window, if you have an option: “Delete the
driver software for this device” you may select that and then remove the corrupted drivers from the computer.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it and then restart the computer if prompted.

After the restart, please go ahead with the next steps to install the latest drivers and check if that resolves the issue.

Update Driver Software from the Manufacturer’s website:

Step 2: Go to the Computer manufacturer’s website and search for the latest Windows 10 drivers available for the Keyboard and then install it by following the instructions given in the website.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Keyboard Issues

Hi Lacey,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. I will surely help you.

This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

1. Damaged hardware.

2. Missing Windows Updates.

3. Corrupt keyboard driver.

Try the steps listed here:

Method 1:

I suggest you to connect an external keyboard and check if the issue persists or not.

Method 2:

I suggest you to download and install latest keyboard driver from the manufacturer website and check if it helps.

｜｜ASUS Global

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

Keyboard problem in Windows 10

Hi David,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to check if the issue persists when you connect another keyboard to your system.

If the issue is with the keyboard, then suggest you to update the keyboard drivers by following the steps below.

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  Press Windows key + X and select
  Device Manager from the list.
  
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  Expand ‘Keyboard’ from the list.
  
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  Right click on the driver and select ‘update driver software’ and follow the prompts.
  

Hope the information is helpful.