Windows 10: WASD and arrow keys cause "drift" only in games

Discus and support WASD and arrow keys cause "drift" only in games in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have had this issue for a week now with no solution working. For whatever reason, both my arrow keys and WASD keys continue inputting for several... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JacobCarter8, Mar 14, 2022.

  1. JACOBCARTER8
    JacobCarter8 Win User

    WASD and arrow keys cause "drift" only in games


    I have had this issue for a week now with no solution working. For whatever reason, both my arrow keys and WASD keys continue inputting for several seconds after releasing the key. For example, I hold down "A" to walk left. Once I let go of "A", my character keeps walking left for a full second or two. The same thing happens with my arrow keys.It is as if Sticky Keys are on... but they are not. It is clearly off, and the glitch persists.Strangely, this glitch only occurs in games- scrolling in browsers and using the letters "WASD" in a document does not cause duplicates or any weird behavior.

    :)
     
    JacobCarter8, Mar 14, 2022
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  2. HOOLIGANSLERT
    HooliganSlert Win User

    [WASD] keys switched with [ARROW] keys: Keyboard Problem

    My keyboard is messed up. For example: To type [A] I have to press the left arrow key. And on games, instead of [WASD] I have to use the arrow keys. My [WASD] keys are switched around with the arrow keys. Typing is a lot more difficult because of it. Can
    you help please?

    ***Post moved by the moderator to the appropriate forum category.***
     
    HooliganSlert, Mar 14, 2022
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  3. ABRAM PINTO
    Abram Pinto Win User
    My arrow keys are wasd

    Hi David,

    Thanks for reaching out! I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you.

    Try the steps indicated in this link to troubleshoot the issue.

    https://appuals.com/fix-wasd-and-arrow-keys-are...

    Hope it helps.

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    Abram Pinto, Mar 14, 2022
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  4. MYERSTEINER
    MyerSteiner Win User

    WASD and arrow keys cause "drift" only in games

    Arrow Keys and Spacebar Not Working in Games

    • Are the arrow keys and spacebar key working fine other than online and steam games?
    • Did you make any recent hardware/software changes prior to this issue?
    • Do you face this issue in all online games and steam games?
    • Have you checked if there are settings to change the controls in the game?

    1. Yes for scrolling it works fine

    2. Not that i am aware of

    3. Yes all that use arrow keys and even WASD keys so not just limited to arrows

    4. Yes and they are set to the right keys!

    I'm Currently trying the troubleshooting now
     
    MyerSteiner, Mar 14, 2022
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