Windows 10: Windows apps acting like tab key is stuck, but it's not?

I can't click on anything or type anything because it's as if the tab key is stuck. It's constantly flickering between selection of various buttons, and I can't do anything. My tab key is physically fine. It only does this in default Windows apps such as Sticky Notes, Photos, and Store. Settings is fine, though, and I don't use any of the others, so idk about them.

It's the most annoying with Sticky Notes, because unlike most other Windows apps, I actually use it a lot (or at least I used to before it starting messing up). I've reset it, I've uninstalled and reinstalled it, and I've restarted my computer. So far nothing's worked.

What can I do?

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Windows 10 keyboard acting like the Windows key is stuck

Hi Morquea,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I appreciate your interest in windows 10. I understand the inconvenience you faced. I will certainly help you with this.

This issue could have occurred due to corrupt keyboard drivers .

I would suggest you to follow the below methods to fix issue.

Method 1. Try to run the hardware and device troubleshooter .
Follow the below steps.

1. Press windows + X key then go to the Control Panel.
2. Search for troubleshooting then click on hardware and device.

3. Under hardware and device click Configure a device.

4. Follow the on screen instructions.

Method 2. Try to uninstall and install latest keyboard drivers in compatibility mode from manufacturer site and check.

Follow the below steps to install in compatibility mode.

1. Right click on driver installation file and select Troubleshoot in compatibility mode and check in the Run this program in compatibility mode.

2. Tap or click the drop down box and select the operating system, then tap or click OK.
3. Try installing the driver and check.
4. Follow the on screen instructions.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.



Thanks.

 

Windows 10 keyboard acting like the Windows key is stuck

Hi

When I try to use any keyboard, may it be hardware or the virtual tactile keyboard and when I press a key like "D", the OS acted like I were using the shorcut Windows+key, like minimizing all windows or activiating the narrator

This problem is not present while on the logging screen.

 

If not a problem connect an external keyboard and mouse to exclude these two options.

 

I have the exact same issue. I concider my self an advanced user, and have been around since late MS-DOS. I've gone throug all the "no-brainer" troubleshoots, but the problem persist. Tested several different keyboards/mice plugged directly into the mo-bo USB-ports, no change.
Format system drive and reinstall Windows is the last resort here, it seems. Was kind of hoping I wouldn't have to go through that ordeal though.

cxztiel:
I have Logitech mouse and kb, running Logitech Gaming Software at startup. Does this apply to you? If so, it might bring us closer to an explanation.


Edit:
I'm stupid. My problem was caused by a Xbox controller. Never crossed my mind that it was still connected. It was laying up-side down, with the direction stick leaning to the right. Windows apps recognise input from Xbox contollers, so... *facepalm*
I might suggest checking input devices. This includes wireless input devices sending signals to those teeny weeny dongles, e.g. unifying receivers.

 

1) Try to disable Sticky Keys (look up on the internet how to do this), and see if that works.
2) If it didn't work, try to uninstall your keyboard drivers (look up on the internet how to do this), and restart the computer (to reinstall the keyboard drivers)
3) I hope one of those methods above is a win.