Windows 10: Why is my windows key acting weird

Whenever I use my window key anywhere, the start menu wont come up, but for someone reason when im in the window powershell, it works. All the commands work such as windows key + G, its just the window start menu wont come up unless im in the window powershell.

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My control key is acting weird

Hi Kevin_0127798,



Thanks for reaching Microsoft Community.



It sounds like all of your Ctrl hotkeys acting in a weird way. I regret the inconvenience you are facing. Based on your description, this is most likely caused by a malfunctioning Ctrl key on your keyboard. Kindly try the following methods to troubleshoot.

1. Normally there are two Ctrl keys on a keyboard, so try to use another one to observe the result.

2. Type: osk on the Windows search box and launch the virtual keyboard, and then check if the Ctrl hotkeys on the virtual keyboard work well.

• If the Ctrl key works on scenarios mentioned above, then it indicates that the Ctrl key on your real keyboard get damaged.
  
• If not, try:
  

1. Enter the safe mode to check the effect.

2. Temporarily close the third-party security programs and optimization software that may exist under the system (with firewall nature), and perform a clean boot on your system: Press and hold Windows+R > Enter msconfig > Hit Enter > Click on Services > Check to hide Microsoft services > Click Disable All > Reboot the device, and confirm if the problem solved.

I hope my suggestion helps, and feel free to reach back if you need further assistance.







Best Regards,

Lynn Sun | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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Computer is acting weird

My windows 10 has been acting weird recently and it would randomly open up random apps when im not touching the computer. I have reset it many times it, tried to shut it down than turn it back on but nothing is working.its also virus protected but it still
acts weird.

 

Windows PowerShell acting weird?

Thanks for the suggestion! Sadly it did not work( option two looked promising) , done option two and ran the batch file as administrator in option three, did not help :/

P.S Seems like Powershell ISE does work, but the default Powershell does not. [GREEN] - works, [RED] - does not work.