Windows 10: Left shift and right shift functions are mixed up

Discus and support Left shift and right shift functions are mixed up in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; My left shift used to be the key that I used for typing in capitals, however, after cleaning my keyboard with my computer on, oops, now my right shift... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by ElijahYS, Apr 12, 2021.

  1. ElijahYS Win User

    Left shift and right shift functions are mixed up


    My left shift used to be the key that I used for typing in capitals, however, after cleaning my keyboard with my computer on, oops, now my right shift is the only one that can be used to type capitals, does anyone know why this is caused, and how to fix it?

    :)
     
    ElijahYS, Apr 12, 2021
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  2. Switch keyboard layout with right Shift and left Shift

    I see only LAlt-Shift, Grave Accent and Ctrl-Shift. The list of options is very limited.

    I reckon I will have to use Ctrl-Shift and use right-hand side keys...
     
    Xentrax [Vyacheslav Lanovets], Apr 12, 2021
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  3. Jakob Win User
    Windows + Shift + right doesn't shift window to the right screen (shifting to the left works fine)

    When I use Windows Key + Shift + left the active window jumps to the monitor on the left like expected Left shift and right shift functions are mixed up :)
    But when I try to do it the other way around: Windows Key + Shift + right the window doesn't jump back to the right Left shift and right shift functions are mixed up :( Nothing happens. Why? How can I fix this?

    PS: I am using Windows 10 Version 1903 (64 bit) on my ThinkPad with two additional external monitors.
    Windows Key + right moves the window correctly to the right (step by step but not directly to the next monitor).
    Maybe the Windows Key + Shift + right was overwritten by something else? How can I find out?
     
    Jakob, Apr 12, 2021
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  4. Left shift and right shift functions are mixed up

    My Left-Shift button assigned multiple functions

    Hi,

    I installed Counter Strike Global Offensive recently and no matter what solution I tried as suggested by Steam support, my Left-Shift key would open the chat function (without it being bound to it) and outside of the game the Left-Shift key worked as intended.

    I ended up giving up on Counter Strike as I thought it was a game issue - an issue I have never had with that game until recently and I have been using this PC and keyboard for more than 8 years without this issue.

    I now installed Black Desert Online and guess what...? It two has a default bind for Left-Shift (sprint and a combo button) and while it activates sprint and the combo, it ALSO activates another popup function that causes an information screen about my character
    to pop up making the combo and sprinting impossible to use (as it interrupts critical combat).

    So, now I'm thinking it's a windows 10 issue... - please, is there a way to troubleshoot this mysterious additional function when in games from the Left-Shift button?

    Sam
     
    SamuelAchenbach, Apr 12, 2021
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