Windows 10: Keyboard keys not working after a period of inactivity

Discus and support Keyboard keys not working after a period of inactivity in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Good morning, my keyboard has been working properly ever since i bought it, but in the last few days it seems to have a problem.The keys: W, A, S, D,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Benedetto Fontanot, Mar 18, 2023.

  1. Keyboard keys not working after a period of inactivity


    Good morning, my keyboard has been working properly ever since i bought it, but in the last few days it seems to have a problem.The keys: W, A, S, D, Q, E, *spacebar*, don't work after I don't press them for a while, and start working after just a few seconds, depending on the lenght of the inactiviy period. For example when i open my pc, these keys don't work for around 30 seconds after i press them, and then they will work without any problem. So when I open my pc I have to press the key A, without anything happening, and then after about 30 seconds when i press it again it works fine.But th

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    Benedetto Fontanot, Mar 18, 2023
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    I happen to have used the Tt Challenger Pro keyboard in the past, and the volume keys worked flawlessly in every game, so it's indeed a weird problem. I would suggest the same thing sneekypeet suggested, using the keyboard software and assign this function to a hotkey, but you said that didn't work either, so yeah...
     
    George_o/c, Mar 18, 2023
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

    Hi,



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


    • Since when are you facing this issue?

    • 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.


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

    • 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:


    • 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 troubleshooter.

    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Mar 18, 2023
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  4. vincortez Win User

    Keyboard keys not working after a period of inactivity

    Period key not working on Surface Book keyboard

    The on-screen period ( . ) and character ( > ) work fine.

    Every other key and character works fine on the physical keyboard as well, it just the physical period key that is not working.

    I have not tried an external keyboard yet. I don't have one.
     
    vincortez, Mar 18, 2023
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