Windows 10: Left Windows key suddenly disabled

Discus and support Left Windows key suddenly disabled in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Whenever I press the Left Windows key, this pops up on the bottom right:Did I bump something by accident? How do I enable it again? Note that this only... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by SparkT., Nov 18, 2023.

  1. SparkT. Win User

    Left Windows key suddenly disabled


    Whenever I press the Left Windows key, this pops up on the bottom rightLeft Windows key suddenly disabled :Did I bump something by accident? How do I enable it again? Note that this only affects the LEFT Windows key, the Right Windows key works fine.

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    SparkT., Nov 18, 2023
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  2. Yaqub K Win User

    Disabling Synaptic touchpad in Windows 10, and why it won't stay disabled. For a left handed person, it is disruptive.

    Hi,

    If you wish to disable your touchpad, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

    • Press Windows Key +X.
    • Select Device manager.
    • Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
    • Right click on Synaptic touchpad driver and select Disable.
    • Click OK to confirm and check with the issue.

    Please reply us with the status to assist you further.
     
    Yaqub K, Nov 18, 2023
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  3. LewG Win User
    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.

    Left Windows key suddenly disabled 313695d1609980637t-left-alt-key-menu-can-we-disable-leftaltkey.png


    Thanks again.
     
  4. Dyan Rey Win User

    Left Windows key suddenly disabled

    Windows 10 "Left Alt + Shift" language input switch suddenly stop working. It used to work before.

    Hi Jida,

    There are a few reasons why "Left Alt + Shift" is suddenly stopped working on your computer. Since you mentioned that you already tried some troubleshooting steps, we suggest that you create a
    Test Profile. From there, check if the issue occurs.

    To create a user profile, follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings. Click Accounts.
    • Select Family & other people.
    • Select the Add someone else to this PC tab.
    • Name the user as Test.
    • Leave the password field blank.
    • Hit Next.
    • Sign in as Test user.
    Let us know how it works.
     
    Dyan Rey, Nov 18, 2023
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