Windows 10: Keyboard keys having issue.

Previously I had asked the same question but this time it has gotten a bit weirder. Last time the CTRL, Space, Backspace, 5, 6 and some other keys were not working. I cleaned underneath the keys with a blowdryer cold setting and have reset, updated and reinstalled the keyboard drivers. Weirdly after a couple of days, they started working perfectly normal. This was fine till today where again the f2 key and the 2 key are not working again. At the moment using an external keyboard but wondering what is the issue. To me, it looks like it is a software thing because sometimes the keys work somet

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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.

 

Laptop Keyboard keys not working -- not a hardware issue.

Change the Keyboard Settings - Follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Windows Start button and open the Settings app.
   
2. Select the Accessibility tab from the left sidebar.
   
3. Click on Keyboard on the right side of the screen.
   
4. Disable the toggles next to Sticky keys, Filter keys, and Toggle keys.
   
5. Disable the toggle next to Underline access keys.
   
6. Then, go to Typing under Related settings.
   
7. Turn off the toggles next to Show text suggestions when typing on the physical keyboard and Multilingual text suggestions.
   
8. After that, click on Advanced keyboard settings and make sure the correct language option is selected.
   

 

Having keyboard issues. N550-JV

Hello Douglas,

Problems with the keyboard have a lot of factors to consider. To isolate the issue, we would like you to answer the following questions:

• Does the issue happened to all keys on your keyboard?
• Which Windows 10 version and build is installed on your device?
• What other troubleshooting steps have you done so far ?

In the meantime, you can visit this support website to run the troubleshooter and check other steps that can help you address the issue:

Mouse, touchpad, and keyboard problems in Windows.

Looking forward to your response.