Windows 10: Windows thinking tab key is stuck, but it isn't

Discus and support Windows thinking tab key is stuck, but it isn't in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I have no idea what this would be called but I've never heard of this happening, and it's stopping me from using the majority of apps on my computer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by sharck, Sep 23, 2020.

  1. sharck Win User

    Windows thinking tab key is stuck, but it isn't


    I have no idea what this would be called but I've never heard of this happening, and it's stopping me from using the majority of apps on my computer and I have no clue how to fix it.

    One random day after starting my pc, random apps aren't working. You know how when you press the tab key, it selects the first button? Well, for Windows apps (such as xbox game bar, Microsoft store, Cortana) it will constantly select the first button in the app. It constantly holds down the tab key.

    I've tried everything I could find. Reinstalling the keyboard, turning sticky keys on and off, restarting my pc, checking for updates, but nothing is working. It's impossible to use the windows search, xbox game bar, settings, even the calculator is unresponsive. I have to use a calculator on google. Even if the keyboard is unplugged it still happens.

    The strange thing is, it only happens in windows apps? Games, browsers, anything not directly related to windows works just fine.

    The only other option I haven't tried is reinstalling windows. But I really, really don't want to have to do that.

    :)
     
    sharck, Sep 23, 2020
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  3. Jakub578 Win User
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    Jakub578, Sep 23, 2020
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  4. Xylee Del Win User

    Windows thinking tab key is stuck, but it isn't

    Stuck in safe mode in windows 10

    Safe mode is intended to help fix most, if not all problems within an operating system, it's not good if we got stuck on it. To correct this, we suggest that you follow the steps below to exit out of Safe mode:

    • Open Run command by pressing Windows key + R
      keys on the keyboard and type msconfig in the command box and press
      Enter.
    • Under General tab, put a check on Normal Startup option.
    • Reboot the system and check if the changes are effective.

    Let us know if you are able to exit out of Safe mode with these steps.
     
    Xylee Del, Sep 23, 2020
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