Windows 10: Why does Filter Key shortcut result in apparent keyboard failure? This is completely absurd.

Today I had the most unpleasant and absurd experience in my 25 years of using a computer. While taking a moment to think while resting my hands at the bottom of the keyboard and not moving a muscle, the keyboard stopped working. Luckily I had a smartphone to use to research the issue, and it turns out I activated and I am deliberately avoiding using the word "accidentally" as qualifier the Filter Key feature, which renders the keyboard inoperable unless you hold the key down for 20 seconds or so.Now, I understand the value of having the Filter Keys, but having it activated by holding the s

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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.

 

Cannot keep Filter Keys turned off in settings using accessibility version of windows 10

Hello Jerry,

Thank you for getting back to us with the results.

We apologize for the delay as we are checking in your case thoroughly.

Since the above methods did not change anything, kindly follow the steps below on we can turn off filter keys in Windows 10:

• Open the Control Panel and change the view to Large icons, and then click Ease of Access Center.
• Scroll down to the Explore all settings section, then click Make the keyboard easier to use.
• In the window that shows up, uncheck the boxes for “Turn on Sticky Keys” and “Turn on Filter Keys” to turn off the Sticky / Filter Keys features.
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  To prevent Windows from popping up the Sticky / Filter Keys popup dialog, you also need to disable the corresponding keyboard shortcuts.
  
  • Disable Sticky Keys Keyboard Shortcut
    Click the Set up Sticky Keys link. In the Sticky Keys setup screen, uncheck the box for “Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times“.
    
  • Disable Filter Keys Keyboard Shortcut
    Click the Set up Filter Keys link. In the Filter Keys setup screen, uncheck the option for “Turn on Filter Keys when right SHIFT is pressed for 8 seconds“.
    
• Click OK to save your changes. Now you’ve successfully turned off both Sticky Keys and Filter Keys permanently in Windows 10.
  

Update us with the result so we can further assist you.

 

Filter Keys

Hi,

Filter Keys are part of the Ease of Access features in Windows 10 that can help users control the keypress repeat rate and ignore the repeated keys. This setting can be disabled by following these steps:

• Click Start.
• Type Control Panel and press Enter.
• Click Ease of Access.
• Click Change how your keyboard works.
• Click Set up Filter Keys.
• Uncheck Turn on Filter Keys when right SHIFT is pressed for 8 seconds.
• Uncheck Turn on Filter Keys.
• Click Apply.
• Click OK.
• Restart your computer.

Let us know if you were able to turn Filter Keys off after following these steps.

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