Windows 10: Keys being held down not physically

Discus and support Keys being held down not physically in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; This problem started last week, around when I got a new corded keyboard for my laptop. When I hold down a key, then let go, the computer continues to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Casper Coldiron, Oct 12, 2020.

  1. CASPER COLDIRON
    Casper Coldiron Win User

    Keys being held down not physically


    This problem started last week, around when I got a new corded keyboard for my laptop. When I hold down a key, then let go, the computer continues to act like the key is pressed, until I press it again. it is not pressed physically It doesn't happen every time but it does often. I thought it was a problem with my corded keyboard but after going back to just my laptop for a while I've seen its happening with it as well. It doesn't usually happen after I just click the button, but it happened once or twice. It's usually a problem after holding a key down. I've updated windows and scanned for viruses. still nothing. Please help!

    :)
     
    Casper Coldiron, Oct 12, 2020
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  2. AZARUDDIN SYED
    Azaruddin Syed Win User

    Control key held down

    Hi John,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.



    Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. I’ll certainly help you with this.

    Before we proceed, please answer the following questions to help you better.

    • Does this issue occur only while using the Microsoft Office Suite?
    • What is the exact error message that you get?

    Check if the Sticky Keys and Toggle keys are turned on. If yes, I suggest you to turn it off. To do so, follow these steps:

    • Press Windows key + I and click on Ease of Access.
    • Click on Keyboard tab.
    • Turn off Sticky Keys and Toggle keys.
    • Check if the issue persist.

    Keep us posted with the status of the issue to assist you further.



    Thank you.
     
    Azaruddin Syed, Oct 12, 2020
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  3. MICHELLES. 1
    MichelleS. 1 Win User
    Keys sticking (not physically)

    I am encountering an issue where my computer (windows 10) will act as if a key on the keyboard is being held down even if it is not. The keys are not physically sticking.

    The issue seems to manifest exclusively when a key is pressed a lot in a short time span (such as the W, A, S, or D keys when in games), and pressing the key again causes the erroneous input to cease.

    I have sticky keys turned off so I do not know what is causing this and would appreciate a way to stop it from happening.

    Thanks.
     
    MichelleS. 1, Oct 12, 2020
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  4. WALLACE99
    wallace99 Win User

    Keys being held down not physically

    File History does not back-up files held in the OneDrive folder even though physically held on hard drive

    Thanks for the reply but I don’t think you read my question properly. I tried to make it clear that documents, pictures and videos are held within the OneDrive folder. They are physically there on the hard drive and thus available offline.
     
    wallace99, Oct 12, 2020
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