Windows 10: Keys are malfunctioning on laptop

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  1. s_seal Win User

    Keys are malfunctioning on laptop


    Hi, I have an issue with my laptop where when pressing 2 keys at once, one or both will stop registering. This is especially annoying when playing video games I mostly play Minecraft and typing in caps and such things. I have had this happen twice in the past, but it eventually went away. This has been going on for a few months now and such has not occurred. I've tried everything on the internet. I know it's not my keyboard. I've done multiple tests and have multiple keyboards. It could be related to another issue I posted if you want to check it out-https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windo

    :)
     
    s_seal, Aug 12, 2022
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  2. Specific Keyboard Keys Malfunctioning

    My keyboard keys have recently been malfunctioning. Sometimes, the keys do not register at all, and sometimes, it as to be pressed and held with force to register. Only a few select keys are effected, namely the: right arrow key, \, e, g, h, and 8 and 9 on the numerical keypad.

    The keyboard was the factory keyboard included with my Asus X751LD laptop.

    This started after I used a Java application. It is very unlikely to be a hardware issue, as the laptop was never moved or subjected to drops. Another possible factor is I have used Autosofted Keyboard Presser.

    The keys function, although with lag, after startup, but stop working within a few seconds.

    I have tried the following to no avail:

    • Restarting
    • Restarting in Safe Mode
    • Updating keyboard drivers in Device Manager
    • Updating Java

    These sites did not help:


    Does anyone know how to fix this?

    (Was a pain typing this, makes me understand just how much I use the e key)

    Edit:

    I tested the keyboard with a Linux live CD. First time I booted, the keys will not registrar in a notepad app unless I repetitively press them around 20 times. I rebooted into Linux again, this time the keyboard worked OK, but missed keystrokes occasionally. In both situations it was the same keys as described above that were malfunctioning.

    After rebooting into Windows, the keyboard functioned like the 2nd situation above (occasional missed strokes) for around 5min. Then no amount of pressing on the malfunctioning keys could make it register.
     
    George Tian, Aug 12, 2022
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  3. n-ster Win User
    n-ster, Aug 12, 2022
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  4. Keys are malfunctioning on laptop

    Windows 10 Laptop Keyboard Keys Acting Strange

    Hi,

    I realize that you are facing issues with the keyboard on your PC. I will try to help you with this issue.

    Suggest you to plug in an external keyboard to the laptop to check if that helps.

    Further you may also use the onscreen keyboard to check if that helps.

    Follow these steps to launch the On-screen keyboard:


    • Press Windows key + R to get the run window.

    • Type “osk” and hit enter to launch the On-screen keyboard and check if this helps.

    Keep us informed to help you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Srimadhwa B, Aug 12, 2022
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