Windows 10: Keyboard keys have changed functions. 'S' key behaves like the Alt key, etc. Win 10, Lenovo...

Hello,I have a Lenovo Thinkpad E450 running Windows 10. Today morning when I powered it up I found that some of the keys are behaving like some other keys. For instance, pressing the 'S' key enables Alt key functions menus are activated, Ctrl+S+Del brings up the Task Manager, etc., 'B' and 'K' turn on the Scroll Lock. In addition, the P key is not working at all. I found these via the on-screen keyboard. The remaining keys seem to be working.I ran the troubleshooter and reinstalled the drivers. Windows is up to date. I restarted the machine several times. I also scanned the entire system usi

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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.

 

Keyboard with Tux keys

He's not talking about it from a control standpoint. He want's to physically replace the Windows keys on his keyboards with ones that have Tux on them.

 

alt-key functionality

Hi Steven,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

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

• Single Click on the file.
• Tap F2 ( Function Key).
• Then type the name and enter.

Hope this answers your query and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.