Windows 10: My CTRL key isn't functioning properly.

Sometimes when i hold it, It works then stops working then works againBasically it registers in one second then the next it doesn't.I tested the key using the Ease Of Access menuWhen i hold it, It works for a while then starts flickeringI am using a LaptopAlso this started happening after i factory reset'd my Laptop

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CTRL Keys not working properly

Good day!

I am currently using a LENOVO Ideapad Gaming 3 Laptop with Windows 10 installed. Around a week ago both of my CTRL keys stopped working properly.

Steps that I have taken:

1. CTRL keys work properly on the On-Screen Keyboard, but it is far too inefficient to use compared to the actual keyboard.

2. I have updated the drivers in the Device Manager to their latest versions.

3. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers in the Device Manager.

4. I have booted the laptop in Safe Mode and the CTRL keys are still not working.

5. I have turned off Sticky Keys.

6. I ran the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter and it told me to restart my laptop to install the necessary updates.

7. I ran DISM and SFC. It told me that some files were corrupted and that these files have been repaired and that I needed a reboot.

8. I ran the Keyboard troubleshooter in the Troubleshoot settings and it told me that there were no changes or updates that were necessary.

After all of these attempts to solve the problem, none of them worked.

I am sure that this is not a hardware problem because if I boot up a game that uses the CTRL key, it will begin to start working again if I alt-tab to desktop, tap CTRL, then return to the game and then spam CTRL. The CTRL key will then work properly while the game is still running, but if I close the game the CTRL keys will only work properly for a few minutes and will then stop functioning again. This is incredibly annoying as I am unable to use the CTRL keys for other purposes other than specific games.

 

alt-key functionality

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• Tap F2 ( Function Key).
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