Windows 10: One key on my laptop is typing the wrong thing.

Discus and support One key on my laptop is typing the wrong thing. in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Every other key is fine. It is only the 8 that is messed up. It is typing a 0. If I hold function and press the 8 key it types a forward slash . I have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by MichaelKayne, Aug 6, 2018.

  1. One key on my laptop is typing the wrong thing.


    Every other key is fine. It is only the 8 that is messed up. It is typing a 0. If I hold function and press the 8 key it types a forward slash . I have tried changing the language settings and a few other things. Nothing is will change it back.


    Dell inspiron

    Windows 10

    :)
     
    MichaelKayne, Aug 6, 2018
    #1

  2. Windows 10 Laptop Keyboard Keys Acting Strange

    Hi,

    I realize that you are facing issues with the keyboard on your PC. I will try to help you with this issue.

    Suggest you to plug in an external keyboard to the laptop to check if that helps.

    Further you may also use the onscreen keyboard to check if that helps.

    Follow these steps to launch the On-screen keyboard:


    • Press Windows key + R to get the run window.

    • Type “osk” and hit enter to launch the On-screen keyboard and check if this helps.

    Keep us informed to help you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Srimadhwa B, Aug 6, 2018
    #2
  3. Keyboard types wrong characters

    Hello Hannah,

    If you're having issues with your laptop's keyboard, we highly suggest performing the troubleshooting steps in this article:

    Mouse, touchpad, and keyboard problems in Windows
    . If the issue persists, you may also try the suggestions posted by Deepak Kodi in this
    thread. Quite a few people found his suggestions helpful.

    Let us know if that worked out for you.
     
    Michelle Vil, Aug 6, 2018
    #3
  4. One key on my laptop is typing the wrong thing.

    at sign in my keyboard keys are typing the wrong letters

    Hi Darrell,

    Thank you for using Windows 10.

    We would require some more information to assist you better:

    • Are you facing issues while typing the password?
    • Have you clicked on the eye next to password field and checked?
    • As you've mentioned that keyboard keys are typing the wrong letters at sign in screen, kindly let us know how are you able to sign in to desktop? Have you used any external keyboard?
    You may try installing the keyboard drivers in compatibility mode and check for the issue status. Here is the steps:

    • Go to your manufacturer’s website
      and download the Driver’s setup file for your computer.
    • Press Windows Key + R on your desktop screen to go to run box.
    • Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.
    • Under Driver, expand, then right click and select
      Uninstall.
    • If you are prompted to Confirm then Confirm.
    • Go to the location where you had saved your downloaded setup files of the drivers and
      right click, then select Properties.
    • Select Compatibility Tab.
    • Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list.
    • Let the driver to install and then check the functionality.
    Keep us informed about the status of the issue and reply with the information and we’ll be happy to help you.
     
    Navneet Anand, Aug 6, 2018
    #4
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