Windows 10: keyboard stops working Shift, all special keys

Discus and support keyboard stops working Shift, all special keys in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; keyboard stops working Shift, all special keys like anything that involves Shift + <any character> , like to get " i need to type in Shift + 2 in my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by IgorLerinc, Jan 31, 2025.

  1. keyboard stops working Shift, all special keys


    keyboard stops working Shift, all special keys like anything that involves Shift + <any character> , like to get " i need to type in Shift + 2 in my locale Serbian Latin. And anything with Alt, Alt Gr. And even keyboard layout switcher removes itself when that bug happens. Tried opening settings directly, it may bring back that switcher, but still, keyboard doesnt work. No, it's not wrong language selected, I can't use shift at all ! this stupid windows 11 24H2 version, you always have to **** something up.

    :)
     
    IgorLerinc, Jan 31, 2025
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  2. OrbitzXT Win User

    random keyboard keys stop working?

    i went out today and everything was fine, i come home and three random keys stopped working, maybe more i havent noticed yet. the three key on the left side of the keyboard not working, the left shift stopped working, and the enter key stopped working, but the one on the numpad works fine. no one was home to use it, nothing spilled on it, i tried it on another computer and same deal. im gonna go buy a new one tomorrow but it makes me sad cause i loved this keyboard lol, microsoft ergonomic 4000. ill probably buy the same exact one if its in stock tomorrow, this one lasted or 4 years about. im just confused why three random keys spread out stopped working at the same time...seems very weird
     
    OrbitzXT, Jan 31, 2025
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  3. LTUGamer Win User
    Both shift keys

    Hello.
    I have problem with Lenovo Idea Pad 100 laptop (OS: WIN10). After replacing HDD into SSD I faced a strange problem. Both Shifts of the keyboard doesn‘t work .
    I have tried to:
    • Check if sticky keys are off. They are off.
    • Connect external keyboard via USB port. Shift keys on external keyboard works good.
    • Check the keyboard on online tester which indicates pressed buttons. It can‘t indicate press of the shift
    • Change several different input languages. The problem is on all of them.
    • Reinstall keyboard driver
    • Check if connection is OK. It is OK.
    • Tried to run computer without screws (I have read in one forum that screws could touch the keyboard from the bottom and it wouldn‘t operate normal)
    I believe that keyboard is not damaged because connector damage could cause just exact part of keyboard failure, while it is impossible to do physical damage for both shifts. Any solutions?
     
    LTUGamer, Jan 31, 2025
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  4. keyboard stops working Shift, all special keys

    Both shift keys not working on TKL laptop keyboard

    Hi Kayese, thanks for responding.

    I can confirm

    • Neither shift key works in safe mode
    • Both shift keys work with an external keyboard
    thanks

    John
     
    JohnColuccio, Jan 31, 2025
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