Windows 10: specific keys on keyboard not working CTRL, ALT, WINDOWS

my pc is updated to the version 21H1 and I've been facing issues with my keyboard since a few days now. everything works fine except for CTRL WINDOWS and ALT key. but all 3 of those keys work fine on the OKS on screen keyboard. keyboard drivers are updated i tried reinstalling them anyway but didn't work, then i thought it could be because of my keyboard so i bought a new one and i am facing the same issue on that as well, the same keys aren't working. i also tried checking and un-checking sticky and toggle keys in ease of access but not helping. there is no update pending on my pc, my keybo

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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.

 

Ctrl + Alt + Arrow Key hotkey not working

Hi,

Keyboard features in Windows can make navigation, tasks, and functions quicker and easier. To provide you the appropriate resolution on how to make keyboard shortcuts working on your HP Pavilion, we would like to know more information. Kindly answer the
questions below:

• Which version and OS build of Windows 10 is currently installed? To check, press
  Windows key, type winver then, press Enter key.
  
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• When you press "Ctrl + Alt + Arrow key", what is your desired result?
  

Looking forward to your response for further assistance.

 

Ctrl key on German QWERTZ keyboard?

A while ago my dad bought a netbook online from Germany, we found out it did not have a QWERTY but a QWERTZ keyboard
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We are not used to use this keyboard, where are the Ctrl keys, to copy/paste and such?
This keyboard has other keys that we never had/used before like alt-gr and str*Confused

Thanks!