Windows 10: Windows acting as if I have shift key pressed.

Discus and support Windows acting as if I have shift key pressed. in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So when I turn on my laptop windows has been acting as if the shift key is depressed (selecting all files, opening links in new windows, ect). A simple... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/battlemech7, Nov 25, 2019.

  1. /U/BATTLEMECH7
    /u/battlemech7 Win User

    Windows acting as if I have shift key pressed.


    So when I turn on my laptop windows has been acting as if the shift key is depressed (selecting all files, opening links in new windows, ect). A simple log out and back in fixes this, but I would like to not have to turn on my laptop, log in and then back out, before loging in again to use my computer normally. Anyone know whats going on?

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    /u/battlemech7, Nov 25, 2019
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  2. LTUGAMER
    LTUGamer Win User

    Both shift keys

    Hello.
    I have problem with Lenovo Idea Pad 100 laptop (OS: WIN10). After replacing HDD into SSD I faced a strange problem. Both Shifts of the keyboard doesn‘t work .
    I have tried to:
    • Check if sticky keys are off. They are off.
    • Connect external keyboard via USB port. Shift keys on external keyboard works good.
    • Check the keyboard on online tester which indicates pressed buttons. It can‘t indicate press of the shift
    • Change several different input languages. The problem is on all of them.
    • Reinstall keyboard driver
    • Check if connection is OK. It is OK.
    • Tried to run computer without screws (I have read in one forum that screws could touch the keyboard from the bottom and it wouldn‘t operate normal)
    I believe that keyboard is not damaged because connector damage could cause just exact part of keyboard failure, while it is impossible to do physical damage for both shifts. Any solutions?
     
    LTUGamer, Nov 25, 2019
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  3. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User
    shift key acting like it's stuck, ctrl and num keys don't work

    Hi janieneh,

    There's a possibility that the keyboard issue that you're experiencing may be due to having an outdated driver or could be a software conflict. However, there's also a chance that sticky keys may have been enabled on your laptop. Before we try to troubleshoot
    the software side, please try the following workarounds and see if one on the list addresses the problem:

    • Turning off Sticky Keys.
      • If this feature is turned on, then have it turned off. Just navigate to
        Settings > Ease of access > Keyboard > Sticky Keys        , then toggle it
        Off        .
    • Holding down both Shift keys.
      • Press and hold down both Shift keys at the same time for 4 to 5 seconds.
    • Perform full shutdown
      • To perform a full shutdown, click the Windows key > Power Icon > Shutdown. Once computer is off, press the power button to boot it up.
    Please let me know if the issue persists after performing the steps above by replying to this thread. This way, I'll get notified and respond back to you as soon as I can.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Nov 25, 2019
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  4. HONEY
    Honey Win User

    Windows acting as if I have shift key pressed.

    Windows getting sleep when i press windows logo from keyboard(shift + d not working

    All keys are working but not with shift,
    Like if type d, but if i try d as capital by pressing shift + D and its not working, but if i press shift with any other key its working,
    Its really really strange question
     
    Honey, Nov 25, 2019
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