Windows 10: Windows key stuck and half letters not typing, even when using on screen keyboard

On my desktop PC I experienced that my windows key seemed to be always suck on, meaning I cannot type complete URLs or play any of the games I wanted without bringing up windows shortcuts.


I tried recovering the PC without any luck because when asked to sign in again, of course I could not use all my keys. Even the on-screen keyboard was affected.


Therefore I was left with no option but to make a fresh install.

Using Win10 image from microsoft website, I did a fresh install.

I was able to login during setup so I assumed my problem was fixed.

However upon starting the PC again today, the problem was the same.


Essentially now I have a dead PC because of some Windows/Microsoft software issue.


Whether I use physical keyboard or on-screen keyboard, I can only type with a handful of letters

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Keyboard not typing letters

Hi Bob,

Sorry for the delay in replying. I would suggest you to try the Onscreen keyboard and check if it helps.

Please have a look at this article and check if it helps. Even though the article is for Windows 8.1, the option to enable the onscreen keyboard is the same.

Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to type

After you are able to log in, I would suggest you to change the log in option or you may follow the steps provided by Neha Gupta to update the drivers and check if it helps.

Thank you.

 

at sign in my keyboard keys are typing the wrong letters

Hi Darrell,

Thank you for using Windows 10.

We would require some more information to assist you better:

• Are you facing issues while typing the password?
• Have you clicked on the eye next to password field and checked?
• As you've mentioned that keyboard keys are typing the wrong letters at sign in screen, kindly let us know how are you able to sign in to desktop? Have you used any external keyboard?

You may try installing the keyboard drivers in compatibility mode and check for the issue status. Here is the steps:

• Go to your manufacturer’s website
  and download the Driver’s setup file for your computer.
• Press Windows Key + R on your desktop screen to go to run box.
• Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.
• Under Driver, expand, then right click and select
  Uninstall.
• If you are prompted to Confirm then Confirm.
• Go to the location where you had saved your downloaded setup files of the drivers and
  right click, then select Properties.
• Select Compatibility Tab.
• Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list.
• Let the driver to install and then check the functionality.

Keep us informed about the status of the issue and reply with the information and we’ll be happy to help you.

 

Keyboard home line typing numbers as well as letters.

Hello Skyler,

This instance could have been caused by Num Lock. Try these steps for us to fix this:

• Press the Start key + R.
• Type "osk" in the box and hit Enter.
• On the screen keyboard, try toggling Num Lock, Scroll Lock and
  Caps Lock a few times. Num Lock might be stuck on your keyboard (Num Lock key isn't working).

Please let us know if that resolves your concern.