Windows 10: Windows Key is No Longer Working

Discus and support Windows Key is No Longer Working in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; The other day I was bouncing back and forth between the game I was playing and YouTube, at some point I brought up a menu that showed key control... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Cardri, May 18, 2021.

  1. Cardri Win User

    Windows Key is No Longer Working


    The other day I was bouncing back and forth between the game I was playing and YouTube, at some point I brought up a menu that showed key control settings; Like which key did what. I'm not sure if it was hot keys or what, I looked at the screen briefly and don't know what I did to bring it up. after I clicked out of the screen, my windows key stopped working. I'm not sure what I did to cause this, but I've tried everything to fix it. I made sure my filter key feature was turned off, I tried using the Powershell command, I tried to fix it through my registry, I even tried disabling game mo

    :)
     
    Cardri, May 18, 2021
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  2. elbeasto Win User

    Store Live Tile no longer works

    Sorry I didn't finish editing that post.

    it's up there now post #6.
     
    elbeasto, May 18, 2021
    #2
  3. Arun B J Win User
    Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

    Hi,



    Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.


    • Since when are you facing this issue?

    • Did you make any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?


    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: You may check if the ALT key is functioning correctly in on-screen keyboard. It will help us to verify if there is any issue with the keyboard.

    Follow the steps below to open On-screen Keyboard.


    • Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)

    • And check if it works
    Step 2: Run Hardware and device Troubleshooter.

    Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:


    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.

    • Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.

    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, May 18, 2021
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  4. Monk.e83 Win User

    Windows Key is No Longer Working

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, May 18, 2021
    #4
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