Windows 10: Windows behaves as if Shift key is permanently pressed

Discus and support Windows behaves as if Shift key is permanently pressed in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I’ve had this problem for five days now, where windows behaves as if the shift key is permanently pressed. When I actually physically press the shift... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by TM396, Aug 28, 2024.

  1. TM396 Win User

    Windows behaves as if Shift key is permanently pressed


    I’ve had this problem for five days now, where windows behaves as if the shift key is permanently pressed. When I actually physically press the shift key, it types small letters, and when I don’t it, types capital letters and special characters over the number keys. Turning caps lock on has the opposite effect of what it should have. Trying to minimise or maximise a window results in a new tab opening, selecting one thing leads to a bunch of things getting selected, just like when a shift key is pressed. This is not a constant problem. I have no idea what triggers it. The only thing that tempo

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    TM396, Aug 28, 2024
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  2. Shift keys not behave as expected in windows 10 | HP elitebook

    My shift keys are not behaving as expected. Please find following concerns.

    • When press right shift key then prints q character.
    • When press left shift key then prints z character
    • When i need to print A it prints as qA
    I didn't change any settings or configurations.

    Can anyone suggest to solve this issue. I'm helpless right now.
     
    Isuru Udesh Hettiarachchi, Aug 29, 2024
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  3. SoDiMm Win User
    Possible to make shift key stick until letter is pressed?

    Basically, I want the shift key to behave like a mobile phone keyboard where you press it and it stays engaged until you press the next key and then it disengages.

    Possible?
     
    SoDiMm, Aug 29, 2024
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  4. LTUGamer Win User

    Windows behaves as if Shift key is permanently pressed

    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, Aug 29, 2024
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