Windows 10: one of my keyboard keys the key on the left of w does not work, may i know how to fix it?

i was just playing a game when i pressed a key and suddenly it didn't respond. i tried restarting the computer but this did not help at all. This issue has been happening before twice with my old laptop and my wired keyboard. My friends have suspected that i have pressed my keyboard too hard which caused the keys to break, but i have never hit my keyboard with much force i just tap it. It could be overheating but i have never really confirmed it. Please help.

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Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

Hi,



Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

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  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
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  Did you make any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?
  
  
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: You may check if the ALT key is functioning correctly in on-screen keyboard. It will help us to verify if there is any issue with the keyboard.

Follow the steps below to open On-screen Keyboard.

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  Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)
  
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  And check if it works
  

Step 2: Run Hardware and device Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:

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  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
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  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
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  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
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  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Keyboard Volume Keys not working while in-game

I happen to have used the Tt Challenger Pro keyboard in the past, and the volume keys worked flawlessly in every game, so it's indeed a weird problem. I would suggest the same thing sneekypeet suggested, using the keyboard software and assign this function to a hotkey, but you said that didn't work either, so yeah...

 

Keyboards With Full N-key Rollover

My Fentec Left Handed Mechanical keyboard will do N-key rollover. You can add it to the list for anybody that wants, needs, or desires a left handed keyboard. *Big Grin