Windows 10: Random Applications open or wrong keyboard is triggered -Using external Apple Keyboard and...

I need your help! When I enter zero, the Microsoft Office Word doc opens, and on zero, it closes. When I type, a random bracket shows. The arrows enter //=How can I go about this? And just some random things show upI'm using an Apple keyboard. ASUS Zenbook and Microsoft. Many of the things I tried, such as - Removing Sticky key or -Fixing it at the control panel and many morePlease help

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Can I use external Apple keyboard on Windows 10 PC?

Yes you can use the Apple Keyboard with Windows. The following explains how to adjust the mapping. How to use an Apple keyboard on a Windows computer - The Final Step

 

Random applications opening when pressing any key on the keyboard

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that pressing keys in the keyboard opens random application, we will look into this for you. Please reply to the following questions to help you further:

• What is the make and model of the computer?
  
• Have you tried using an external keyboard?
  

In the meantime, you can try the methods mentioned below:



Disable Sticky and Filter keys:



You can also try to disable the Sticky keys and Filter keys and see if that helps in resolving the issue. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + R. This will open
   Run. Alternatively, you can go to Start and search for Run.
   
2. Type control and click on
   OK. This will open Control Panel.
   
3. Click on View by and select
   Large icons.
   
4. Click on Ease of Access Center.
   
5. Click on Make the keyboard easier to use.
   
6. Uncheck the checkbox for Turn on Sticky Keys and Turn on Filter Keys.
   
7. Click on Apply and OK.
   

Disable WindowsInkWorkspace:



To disable WindowsInkWorkspace, please follow the steps mentioned below:



Note: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly.
Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.



Follow the steps to take backup of registry.

1. Press Windows key + R. This will open
   Run. Alternatively, you can go to Start and search for Run.
   
2. Type regedit and click on
   OK.
   
3. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsInkWorkspace
   
4. If you don’t find WindowsInkWorkspace key then, right click on
   Microsoft key, click on New and click Key.
   
5. Rename the new key as WindowsInkWorkspace.
   
6. On the right hand pane, right click select
   New, and click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
   
7. Rename the key as AllowWindowsInkWorkspace.
   
8. Double click on the value and set the value as
   0.
   
9. Restart the computer.
   

If the issue persists, I suggest you to use an external keyboard and check if you are facing the same issue.



Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

PrntScrn-button not available on Apple-keyboard when using WinXP?!

F14 is Print Screen in Windows. I use an Apple Keyboard in Windows all the time.

EDIT: Accidentally listed the wrong key the first time. It is now corrected.