Windows 10: Keys on my keyboard turn off at random times on Windows 10

Hey,So, for the last few weeks, I have had an issue where keys such as my E,3,F4 turn off at random times nothing happens when I press them, after a few minutes they come back like normal, and the thing is they all turn off and come back on at the same time, so im thinking its a software issue, but I am not sure how to fix it.I have tried:-Uninstalling updates that I have downloaded in the last few weeks-Just waiting to see if it fixes itself-Updated to the most recent version of Windows 10 on the release channelNone of those worked, and it is starting to bother me.

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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?
  
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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:

• 
  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.

 

some keys on keyboard wont work at random times

Hi Diachii,



Welcome to Microsoft Community. As per your post, some keys on your keyboard won’t work at random times and we will assist you to fix the issue.

This issue could occur due to corrupted or outdated keyboard device drivers on your system.

I suggest you to follow these methods below and check, if it helps.

Method 1:

Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

Try to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter steps below:

1. Type ‘Troubleshooting’ in the search bar and press Enter.

2. Click on ‘View all’ on the left panel of the ‘Troubleshooting’ window.

3. Click on ‘Hardware and Devices' and follow on the screen instruction.

If the issue still persists, follow the Method 2.

Method 2:

You may also uninstall and reinstall the Keyboard driver from Device Manager manually and check, if this helps.

1. Press (Windows key + X key) and click on “Device Manager”.

2. Expand “Keyboards”.

3. Right click on the Keyboard driver and select “Uninstall”. Once this is done, restart the computer and check, if it works.

You may download the latest Keyboard driver form the manufacture’s website:

http://www.acer.com/ac/en/IN/content/drivers , then reinstall it and check, if it works.

Hope the above information helps. Reply with necessary information and the result to help you further.



Thank you.