Windows 10: Mouse Cannot Generate Keystrokes on Windows 11

Hello,I have been struggling with problems with my mouse for several weeks now. Specifically I have for years used my mouse to generate keystroke sequences using the extra buttons. I use this a lot both in applications Visual Studio and other development tools, games and Windows itself.For example, I use the tilt left and right of the scroll wheel to move between Windows Virtual Desktops. I do this by using the mouse manufacturer's software to bind the relevant keystrokes to the mouse actions. So in this case I bind the Windows shortcuts CTRL-WIN-LEFT ARROW and CTRL-WIN-RIGHT_ARROW to the m

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Win 10 keystrokes go bonkers


when I hit one key sometimes it drops down a list to select from

sometimes it takes 2 keystrokes then just hangs

if I persist in trying Win 10 logs off and I have to log on again.

maybe the keystroke autocompletion feature?

Need help. My Win 10 system is now unusable until I resolve this issur.

Using a second PC to enter this problem description.

Any thoughts/suggestions?

Thanks/

 

mouse is not working right


unfortunately there isn't a lot to a usb mouse. what i would suggest is checking the power management settings on it.

Right-click the start menu and choose device manager
Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers at the very bottom
Double-click on each HUB you have listed, click Power Management Tab at the top, and UNCHECK "Allow this computer to turn off this device to save power"
You may have HUBs called Generic and Root Hub. Perform the step above on All of them.

If you continue to have the issue, i would imagine your mouse is malfunctioning. Perhaps try another mouse just to be sure. This will help you determine if it is in fact the mouse of computer causing the issue.

Good Luck!!

 

windows search not recognizing keystrokes

Hi Alan,

In order for us to assist you regarding the issue on your “search windows,” that won’t recognize any keystrokes.
You can follow these steps:

Method 1: End Cortana's process

Ending Cortana's process in Task Manager might just do the trick. After ending the process, it will automatically restart almost immediately.

• Right-click the Start button.
• Click Task Manager.
• Click Cortana. You might have to scroll down a bit to find it.
• Click End Task.

For instance, that the above-mentioned troubleshooting steps failed to work you can try the next step.

Method 2: Restart Windows Explorer

Another quick fix attempt, restarting Windows Explorer might jump-start the taskbar search into working again.

• Right-click the Start button.
• Click Task Manager.
• Click Windows Explorer. It's located near the bottom of the Task Manager menu.
• Click Restart.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have further inquiries.