Windows 10: Left Alt and Left Windows key switched?

My left alt and left windows key are switched, but when I plugged my other keyboard, there was no issue? I'm also not sure how to factory reset my keyboard if that's possible. Please help me because I play Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege and using left alt is a massive must.

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Left alt key does not work in video games

Hi



Welcome to Microsoft community.

I understand your frustration. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to fix the issue with the left Alt key not working in games:

1. Check Game Settings:
   
   • Ensure that the left Alt key is correctly binded in the game settings. Some games may have been updated and reset the key bindings.
     
2. Run Game as Administrator:
   
   • Right-click the game's shortcut or executable file and select 'Run as administrator'. This gives the game full access to your system, which might resolve the issue.
     
3. Disable Sticky Keys:
   
   • Sticky Keys is a Windows feature that can interfere with gaming. Go to Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard and make sure Sticky Keys is turned off.
     
4. Check for Software Conflicts:
   
   • Other software running in the background may be using the Alt key and causing conflicts. Close any unnecessary applications while gaming and see if that helps. Perform a clean boot.
     
5. Update Keyboard Drivers:
   
   • Open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button and selecting 'Device Manager'.
     
   • Expand the 'Keyboards' category, right-click your keyboard and select 'Update driver'.
     
   • Choose 'Search automatically for drivers' and let Windows search for the latest driver.
     

Please feel free to let me know how it goes.



Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

How can I switch or swap my left and right Alt keys functions.

Hi there.

I want to switch or swap my left and right Alt keys functions.

Screen orientation is Right Alt key plus Arrows and to go back or forward is Left Alt key plus arrows.

I want my Right Alt key to help me navigate the pages and Left Alt key for screen orientation.

How can I get them changed?

Please let me know.

Best

 

Left alt key menu -- can we disable it?

Thanks all for many responses!

Try*3's procedure worked. My steps in this subject line were slightly different. For me it appears to be a Mozilla toolbar setting (FF, TB). In the clip below it's the top row. You can see my wallpaper in the background. I would have to press left-alt each time I wanted to see it. Someone said it varies by program, so I'll keep it in mind.




Thanks again.