Windows 10: Problem with control, alt, F10 and Windows key on my keyboard, but the problem is not with...

Hello! So, recently, I had to be away from my pc for 3 days and I didn't touch it, turned it on, nothing, because of a trip. But when I came back, both of my control keys, both alt keys, the Windows key and the F10 key stopped working on my HyperX Mars keyboard on every single computer I tried. Tried on a Windows 7 machine, Windows 10 and on a Windows 11 one and nothing, these keys simply stopped working. So I assumed the keyboard was faulty and I needed an upgrade, so I bought an HyperX Alloy Origins. Got it today. And the same keys do not work. I tried uninstalling the software for the old k

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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.

 

Strange Transient Icon Results From Entering Alt-F10

I am running Win 10/Pro x64 Ver. 20H2 19042.804 The 'second' profile applies to this post.

I'm configuring a 'new' machine and experiencing unexpected behavior when I enter Alt-F10. A small transient icon, a small black box with a blue thermometer and a number (I've seen 98 and 100) appears for 2-3 seconds in the upper left corner of the display. I captured it as a Screen Dump.

I first noticed it when I tried to enter Alt-F10, the command used to configure the file manager program, ZTreeWin. See attached image.

I subsequently determined that the same behavior applies when I enter Alt-F10 and the desktop is the only display. If I select F-10 alone the thermometer has an X below.

I am using a Logitech Ergo 860 wireless keyboard with a USB dongle installed in a blue USB 3.0 port.

The Ctrl-Alt-Del does open "Lock, Switch user, Sign out, Change a password, and Task Manager," so the Alt key is working

The F-10 key alone also opens almost the same transient Icon, a black box with a 'blue thermometer' with an X at the bottom.

I tried substituting an old PS/2 keyboard but it was not recognized. Perhaps this is because it lacked drivers?

The 3 attached images to show the 'icon' I'm talking about.

Can anyone suggest a way to get an 'honest' Alt-F10 from this keyboard? My searches suggest that MS call it an 'unassigned' function key.

 

keyboard alt = start menu

Hey guys I'm having problem with my keyboard on my ducky shine II, whenever I press alt with the windows key disabled it starts showing start menu, it didn't happen before and I'm having problem playing dota 2 whenever I use shortcuts with alt. anyone can help me out?



edit: lol I found a fix. I was turning dip 2 instead of dip 3 when turning off windows key since dip 2 exchange alt and windows key lololol. close thread please.