Windows 10: Shift key only works when I tap it, not when I hold it.

Discus and support Shift key only works when I tap it, not when I hold it. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My shift key, for some reason, only works when I tap it, and then the next character will be affected by the shift key, but if I hold it then it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Gustavo Felício, Jan 11, 2024.

  1. Shift key only works when I tap it, not when I hold it.


    My shift key, for some reason, only works when I tap it, and then the next character will be affected by the shift key, but if I hold it then it won't.I need a fix please...It fixes itself when I restart my pc but I'm tired of doing that.

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    Gustavo Felício, Jan 11, 2024
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  2. Andeedew Win User

    Shift key not working when holding down a key

    Hello,

    I got a new pc today and i realised i couldnt sprint properly in any games. I changed keyboards thinking that was the problem but I still wasnt able to sprint.

    When holding down a key and I press shift, the key i was holding will stop typing and nothing happens. I double tap shift (which sometimes works) and then the next keys will be an uppercase. or when i try get an uppercase letter, i hold shift and press the
    key once and it still wont work.

    I reinstalled the drivers, turned off sticky keys.

    If anyone could help me, that would be much appreciated!
     
    Andeedew, Jan 11, 2024
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  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, Jan 11, 2024
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  4. sid0036 Win User

    Shift key only works when I tap it, not when I hold it.

    One of my key doesn’t work without holding shift

    My “w” key doesn’t work on the keyboard after the update but when i press “shift”key and “w” key it works and prints a capital “W” or if i hold ”w” key then press “shift” key it prints a “w”
     
    sid0036, Jan 11, 2024
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