Windows 10: W key not working after windows update

Discus and support W key not working after windows update in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; W key is not working after the last windows update. On screen keyboard works just fine, and there is no dirt under the keys. It worked just fine... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by ExoticLion, Sep 9, 2018.

  1. W key not working after windows update


    W key is not working after the last windows update. On screen keyboard works just fine, and there is no dirt under the keys.


    It worked just fine before the update, with zero issues. Now the W key will randomly stop working and I either have to hold the w key down for a long time to get it to work again, or wait till it decides to work again. If I hold the button down, the repeating w's will also stop after awhile, randomly.


    I have tried every solution, updating keyboard drivers, uninstalling and reinstalling drivers, tested things in the keyboard control panel, w also does the same thing there, but otherwise everything looked fine. My buttons are not old and are not shorted, they were working great, until the update, now the w key will not work as its intended to.


    I hope there ill be a patch to fix this issue.

    :)
     
    ExoticLion, Sep 9, 2018
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    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    I have been trying to fix this for months. Your solution Method 1 seemed to work. THANK YOU!!!!

     
    csatennis, Sep 9, 2018
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  3. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Sep 9, 2018
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  4. W key not working after windows update

    Microphone not working since I updated to Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it fixes the issue.

    Method 1

    Run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

    Follow these steps to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

    • Press Windows key + W and type troubleshooting.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click Hardware and Devices.
    • Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter.
    Method 2

    I suggest you to try updating the Sound drivers check if it works for you.

    Follow the steps to update the sound driver:

    • Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Expand ‘Sound, Video and Game Controllers’.
    • Right-click on the Sound device listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.
    • Select the option to automatically search for the updated driver software.
    • Restart the computer after its updated and verify.
    Method 3: Uninstall and reinstall the Sound driver

    I suggest you to try uninstall the Sound drivers check if it works for you.

    Follow the steps to uninstall the Sound drivers:

    • Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Expand ‘Sound, Video and Game Controllers.
    • Right-click on the Audio devices listed and click on ‘Uninstall’.
    • Select the option to Delete driver software.
    • Restart the computer after its uninstalled.
    Try to access the device manufacturer's website and download and install the latest chipset and sound drivers.

    Hope this will fix the issue, if not let us know with the updated status and we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Giridhar J, Sep 9, 2018
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