Windows 10: Windows 10 thinks the Down key is pressed.

Discus and support Windows 10 thinks the Down key is pressed. in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Certain aspects and programs in Win 10, including the start menu, search bar, calculator, and settings applications think that the Down Arrow Key is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Tahg, Nov 26, 2019.

  1. TAHG
    Tahg Win User

    Windows 10 thinks the Down key is pressed.


    Certain aspects and programs in Win 10, including the start menu, search bar, calculator, and settings applications think that the Down Arrow Key is continually being pressed. Other applications such as the File Manager, Task Manager, and non Microsoft programs behave normally. Logging off and back on does not fix the issue nor does executing "logoff". Restarting Windows does not fix this issue either. A cold reboot DOES fix the issue, temporarily, but it returns after an unknown period of time or actions. Any help would be appreciated.


    I've had this issue for some time, therefore it's not possible to say for certain whether a Windows Update caused the issue. Unplugging the keyboard (PS/2) or Mouse (USB) does not stop or solve the problem. Aside from a cold boot, turning off key repeat DOES also solve the issue, however that causes a whole host of other usability issues.

    :)
     
    Tahg, Nov 26, 2019
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Nov 26, 2019
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  3. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User
    windows 10 key

    Thanks but I don't want to do any decrypting. I want to download a Win 10 ISO from Microsoft and install it using my Win 8 key. No other steps required. Is that possible?
     
    Easy Rhino, Nov 26, 2019
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  4. THELOSTSWEDE
    TheLostSwede Win User

    Windows 10 thinks the Down key is pressed.

    Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, Nov 26, 2019
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