Windows 10: Programs or apps opening very slowly when using Alt Gr shortcut key

Hi, I'm using Windows 10, installed on an SSD, and I'm facing this really weird issue. All programs and apps start up very quickly (instantly) due to the SSD, as well as Windows itself. I have some shortcut keys for different programs, for example:
Ctrl + Alt + P opens PAINT
Ctrl + Alt + C opens the calculator app

If I press those 3 keys, the programs and apps start up as fast as always, which is immediately.

Nevertheless, even though I'm using a United States notebook with a US keyboard layout, I many times set Windows to use a different non-US keyboard, for example french or german. These keyboards have a different "Alt" key to the right of the space bar, called "Alt Gr". That key replaces the command Ctrl + Alt, and it's also used to type , pressing "Alt Gr" + E.

Now, the problem. If I open an app or a program using "Alt Gr + P" or "Alt Gr + C", it opens way slower. Both Calculator app and Paint open instantly, but through this way they take like 4-5 seconds to load.

*sarc

:)

 

Alt / Alt Gr keys are not working on physical keyboard

Hi

My ASUS Laptop's ALT and ALT GR keys are not working. It happened when I installed a Free Software named iSkySoft... That program is now uninstalled, but it still shows up in the StartUp list ( as deactivated though )

My on-screen keyborad works as well as an external USB Keyboard.

I have tried Clean Boot - no luck

I have reinstalled the keyboard driver - no luck

I ran Malwarebytes - no luck

I read that a lot of people ran into this problem, and I have followed many suggestions, without succes..

The only things I can relate to this is the iSkySoft installation or when I restart my PC, sometimes it let me choose between WIN 10 ( disc 3 ) or...... WIN 10 ( disc 3 )... ??? Somehow I have 2 identical versions of WIN 10.. Maybe thats it ??

I did install the iSkySoft late November 2016, and when I look at my list of programs, no other programs are installed near that date..

Any suggestions

/ Thomas

NB - It doesn't work in any programs

 

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.

 

Alt Gr key not working on windows 10

My Alt Gr was working just fine until a little while ago, when it just suddenly stopped working.

I was writing an essay and when I tried to send it via email, I found out I wasn't able to type the @ symbol (I just copy pasted it) and then realised I actually couldn't do anything related to the Alt Gr key.... how do I solve this?