Windows 10: Windows getting false key presses like a key is being pressed down when I open a certain file

Discus and support Windows getting false key presses like a key is being pressed down when I open a certain file in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I’ve had this issue for a while now, but before it just happend at random times. Now, whenever I open a certain file, the key is being pressed down not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Anonymous1096F, Aug 3, 2020.

  1. Windows getting false key presses like a key is being pressed down when I open a certain file


    I’ve had this issue for a while now, but before it just happend at random times. Now, whenever I open a certain file, the key is being pressed down not physically. Ive tried the on screen keyboard, but its the same issue, so its not my keyboard that is being the problem. Ive had this file for a while but this just started happening.

    :)
     
    Anonymous1096F, Aug 3, 2020
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  2. DylanMika Win User

    Certain programs make my computer act as if certain keys are pressed down

    Hello,

    Recently, I've been having a very strange issue: while running certain programs, my computer suddenly begins to act as if certain keys on my keyboard are being pressed. In the beginning, it acted as though the CTRL key was pressed (ex: pressing "w" executes
    the "CTRL + w" command). Now, it acts as though my "c" and "v" keys are being pressed (when typing, a string of cs and vs are rapidly typed across the screen). Opening the onscreen keyboard confirms that my computer thinks that the keys are being pressed.
    Only restarting my pc temporarily fixes the issue. Here's what I've done to try to remedy it:

    • press both CTRL keys for 15 seconds
    • turn off sticky keys, toggle keys, and filter keys
    • switch out my keyboard
    • plug my keyboard into a different usb port
    • uninstall and reinstall my keyboard drivers
    • hold CTRL + Shift for 15 seconds
    • reinstall windows
    • run system file checker
    • enter safe mode
    • uninstall and reinstall all of my usb drivers
    • check for malware

    The problem with the CTRL key happened no matter what program I was using, but the problems with the c and v keys have only started while playing a game. Any help in fixing this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
     
    DylanMika, Aug 3, 2020
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  3. manofthem Win User
    Booting without press any key

    @dhievm go ahead and list the model number that gives exact specs/info.


    Does it stop right at the Toshiba logo and sit there? Will it sit forever til you press a key, or will it eventually work after so long?
     
    manofthem, Aug 3, 2020
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  4. dhievm Win User

    Windows getting false key presses like a key is being pressed down when I open a certain file

    Booting without press any key

    I use a toshiba laptop , at startup can not be readily loading into Windows 8 , so it has to press any key emerging loading . How to overcome in order to loading without press ?
     
    dhievm, Aug 3, 2020
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