Windows 10: Shift key acting up

Discus and support Shift key acting up in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; HI,My shift key is acting up. IT performs as if the sticky keys are on, but they are not. WHEn I press the shift key it remains on for several letters... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by IvanaMG, Sep 18, 2022.

  1. IvanaMG Win User

    Shift key acting up


    HI,My shift key is acting up. IT performs as if the sticky keys are on, but they are not. WHEn I press the shift key it remains on for several letters instead of only one although it is not pressed anymore. IF YOU see my typos here, you will understand what happens. If I MAKE a longer pause between the shifted key and the next key lower keys are normal. But the pause is too long FOR NORMAL USE:

    :)
     
    IvanaMG, Sep 18, 2022
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  2. Try3 Win User

    Taskbar acts as if Shift key is pressed when it's not?

    1 I agree that this is a problem. That context menu should only appear if shift-right-click is pressed.

    2 I assume you do not have any utilities like Classic shell running that affect the user interface?

    3 I suggest going to your computer maker, getting a new copy of the graphics driver & installing it.

    4 Does this problem affect others users? If you don't know then create one and test it.

    5 Do you have an alternative mouse/touchpad that you can try?

    6 Are there any warning triangles in Device manager or any group calledOther devices?

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    Denis
     
  3. LTUGamer Win User
    Both shift keys

    Hello.
    I have problem with Lenovo Idea Pad 100 laptop (OS: WIN10). After replacing HDD into SSD I faced a strange problem. Both Shifts of the keyboard doesn‘t work .
    I have tried to:
    • Check if sticky keys are off. They are off.
    • Connect external keyboard via USB port. Shift keys on external keyboard works good.
    • Check the keyboard on online tester which indicates pressed buttons. It can‘t indicate press of the shift
    • Change several different input languages. The problem is on all of them.
    • Reinstall keyboard driver
    • Check if connection is OK. It is OK.
    • Tried to run computer without screws (I have read in one forum that screws could touch the keyboard from the bottom and it wouldn‘t operate normal)
    I believe that keyboard is not damaged because connector damage could cause just exact part of keyboard failure, while it is impossible to do physical damage for both shifts. Any solutions?
     
    LTUGamer, Sep 18, 2022
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  4. Shift key acting up

    shift key acting like it's stuck, ctrl and num keys don't work

    Hi janieneh,

    There's a possibility that the keyboard issue that you're experiencing may be due to having an outdated driver or could be a software conflict. However, there's also a chance that sticky keys may have been enabled on your laptop. Before we try to troubleshoot
    the software side, please try the following workarounds and see if one on the list addresses the problem:

    • Turning off Sticky Keys.
      • If this feature is turned on, then have it turned off. Just navigate to
        Settings > Ease of access > Keyboard > Sticky Keys
        , then toggle it
        Off
        .
    • Holding down both Shift keys.
      • Press and hold down both Shift keys at the same time for 4 to 5 seconds.
    • Perform full shutdown
      • To perform a full shutdown, click the Windows key > Power Icon > Shutdown. Once computer is off, press the power button to boot it up.
    Please let me know if the issue persists after performing the steps above by replying to this thread. This way, I'll get notified and respond back to you as soon as I can.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Sep 18, 2022
    #4
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