Windows 10: Some ALT keys not always working in RDP sessions

This has haunted me for years... help me

I always use an English version of Windows, but have Danish keyboard layouts. Currently running workstation with Windows 10 1909 and RDP'ing to Server 2019, but it isn't dependent on versions, has happened at least throught all Windows 10 for the last three years.

Once in a while my ALT keys stops or partially stops working on the remote desktop. Right now I can type ALT+7 to get a "{", but I cannot type ALT+0 to get a "}" in the RDP session, but works locally.

In language settings I only have English as display language and in options I have Danish keyboard layout, nothing else - both on my workstation and on the 2019 server.

But I still get the button in the system tray where I can change language and select between "English (Denmark)/Danish layout" and "English (United States)/US Keyboard" in Windows 10.

In Server 2019 it shows "English (United States)/Danish keyboard" and "Danish/Danish keyboard" even though no language packs are installed and the display language is English.

If I reboot or just wait, it'll usually start working normally again.

Maybe I should just start using an English keyboard, not being able to type $, } and other chars drives me crazy when I need to write a PowerShell script.

Am I the only one/does anyone know how to fix?

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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.

 

"g" key sticks in RDP sessions

Hello,

Lately in the past few days or so we've had multiple users with the same issue. Whenever I enter any RDP session in full-screen mode, the "g" key is stuck. It inputs "g" over and over every 3-4 seconds. Is anyone else experiencing this?

 

Switch between RDP sessions as fast as possible

Remote desktop client is equipped with alternate keyboard shortcuts to supply common keyboard shortcuts inside your RDP session so you can keep original shortcuts for actions on your desktop. This way, you can still use Alt+Tab to rapidly switch between RDP sessions.

1. When your RDP session is maximized, press restore button on its blue connection bar (or Ctrl+Alt+Break), so it will leave maximized mode.
   
2. Resize the RDP window to maximum size so it fills nearly entire screen. But some areas of your remote desktop will be off-screen so client window becomes scrollable. If you want to avoid the need of scrolling, you have two options, depending on your usage preference:
   
   • Keeping the same scale of content: lower the resolution of the RDP session screen. (I typically prefer this one.)
     
   • Keeping the same screen resolution: scale down the remote screen. Right-click title bar of RDP session window when sized as "restored" and in menu, check menu item
     
     ☑ Smart Sizing.
     
3. Press
   
   • Alt+Tab to switch between RDP sessions. This is what you asked.
     
   • Alt+PgUp or Alt+PgDn to switch between the tasks in RDP session.
     
   • Alt+Home to open Start menu in RDP session.
     
   • Ctrl+Alt+End to press Ctrl+Alt+Del in RDP session
     

Given how much attention paid Remote Desktop Client developers to create alternate keyboard shortcuts, I would say this is the designed way of using multiple RDP sessions with ease.

▶ Source: MSDN article Remote Desktop Services Shortcut Keys

• it also lists additional keyboard shortcuts
  
• that list from authoritative source is most likely complete so do not expect any other keyboard shortcuts doing some magic
  

Tip: if you find yourself longer working inside one remote session window, press Ctrl+Alt+Break to bring it full screen and use all standard keyboard shortcuts. Press it again to return it to standard restored size and return all standard keyboard shortcuts back to your Windows. All can be done without grabbing the mouse and clicking icons.