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Keys Triggering Random Functions Instead of Typing
Hello, I've noticed a strange issue with my keyboard on Windows 10/11. It keeps happening rarely, where certain keys trigger different programs or functions instead. For example: W opens the Widget window. S opens the Search. D opens the Run command. E opens the File Explorer. Q activates...- Vigilante
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- input devices key mapping keyboard issues random behavior restart shortcuts software bugs troubleshooting windows 10 windows 11
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- Forum: Windows Games
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Unusual Keyboard Behavior on Windows 10: Keys Misfunctioning and Virtual Keyboard Issues
Hi,for an unknown reason I am now experiencing problems with my keyboard under Windows 10 as follows: the a and the n keys print na the w key prints *w the m and the b keys return to the beginning of the line the l key does nothing The problem is the same when I use the virtual keyboard...- phildebougi
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- input issues key mapping keyboard problem speech recognition text input virtual keyboard windows 10
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Key Mapping Spanish Keyboard
Is there a document that tells what keys map to the Spanish language characters when the Spanish language keyboard has been enabled in W11?- WWolfe0001
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- character map documentation input methods key mapping keyboard layout language settings localization spanish keyboard user guide windows 11
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Hardware
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How to change the location of windows key + E ?
Hello, I bought a new laptop and I am trying to change the location of windows key + E. Until now I used a method with script.reg with launch.vbs : Script.reg: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00...- zerosama
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- automation customization error file path key mapping laptop launch file registry scripting shortcuts tech support user experience user guide vbs windows 10 windows key windows settings
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Shortcut key locations
Where are the key combinations you assign for a shortcut to start a program stored? For instance if I go to the properties of a program icon and assign Ctrl-Alt-S as a shortcut, where in the registry is it stored? I have one, and only one program the shortcut key stopped working. If I try to...- Ron Leinweber
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- assigning keys configuration ctrl-alt-s error resolution key combinations key mapping program issues registry reinstall revo uninstaller shortcuts system settings troubleshooting uninstall user interface windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Changing how laptop keyboard behaves
Hi, I have a new laptop, but instead of a ctrl key next to the alt button, I have this second "|\" key, but I really want that to be a ctrl key. Switching out the physical key I know isn't such a big deal if I get my hands on the same thing, but is it possible to tell all my software to pretend...- Windozer
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- configuration control key hardware key mapping keyboard keyboard layout laptop software user interface
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Very strange behavior
Usually my system (windows 10 desktop) is extremely reliable and fast. Every once in a while I mis-type something (probably involving a special key such as control or alt) And things go crazy. Certain keys stop working (e.g. backspace). after a little frustration and banging of keys a voice...- bvgordon
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- accessibility alt key control key desktop frustration input devices key mapping keyboard mode reliability shortcuts sign out software special keys system behavior troubleshooting typing user experience voice feedback windows 10
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Snip shortcut not working
Win 10 v1902(2) updated ok this morning and snip shortcut "Win logo + shift + S" not working. Gives rapid flashing between 2 yellow pop ups, keyboards Eng UK and Eng US. I only have Eng UK in preferred language. Also the delivery of key stroke to printed letter is wrong with @ should be ", #...- Whatsisname
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- accessibility bug eng uk eng us flashing popups forum input issues key mapping keyboard keyboard layout keystrokes language regional settings shortcuts snipping tool troubleshooting update user experience user preferences windows 10
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Looking for Reliable Hotkey Application for Custom Keyboard Shortcuts
Hi, I'm wondering if someone have any suggestion on a hotkey application? I have a tone of keys on my keyboard like I want to push down FN key and also the PrtSc key to open snippit tool. Is this possible? I know that Lenovo have a software for it, but it's kind of buggy and I can't change they...- Calby
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- application bugs fn key hotkeys key mapping keyboard lenovo shortcuts snipping tool software
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 7 Keys are all messed up
so when i type my numbers and characters certain things happen 1 = `1 2 = 2+(opens chrome help?) 3 = 3 4 = 54 5 = 54 6 = 67 7 = 67 8 = =8 9 = 9 0 = -0 -/_ = -0 +/= = =8 \ = \ and there's a whole other list of what happens when i hold shift and...- Joe Mendes
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- characters help input issues key mapping keyboard magic station samsung shift key troubleshooting typing
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 8 How to remove F1 key from register?
I need to have free F1 key for another application than Windows Help. This application try to set key map in register - F2 is free, F3 is free, F4 is free, but F1 not. Where is this binding (F1 -> Help) in register? (Not in another place - but in register.) Thank you!- RickettsialPox
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- application f12 key key mapping registry remove key windows help
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 How can I make a one key batch file to open the start menu
Hello, does anyone know if you can make a batch file to open the start menu with one key. Ever since I up graded to win 8.1 the win key stopped working Thx- mike marshell
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- automation batch file community help functionality key mapping scripting shortcuts upgrade win 8.1 windows key
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 PF keys - need pf5 , for example
I have a Microsoft natural keyboard on my Windows 8.1 64bit Dell desktop PC. I want to enter PF5 in order to make my browsers reload the web page, but I don't know how to do that. Each of my PF keys are marked on their top surface with their main function. For example, the PF5 key is marked...- cwr64
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- browser dell function keys key mapping keyboard pf keys reload page shortcuts user query windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 windows media player function key help
Function Keys help, mine stopped working had my new asus laptop for a week and up until today windows media player 12 fn media keys stopped working. Before, i could have wmp minimized and still change the song pressing Fn and the arrow keys but now they stopped working. i would be able to play...- SwayZoh
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- asus driver update fn key function keys gaming hotkeys key mapping keyboard issues laptop media controls media player microsoft support music player software installation system settings troubleshooting user preferences video playback wmp
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 keyboard key messed up
Hi to all i just built a new pc everyting went real good for.my first build except for this key board issue im having when i press the lettet (a) it inputs [ . And when i press (u) it inputs e dont know why i went to region and its all correct us/en it a older keyboard ps2 the driver points...- xxjonatanxx
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- drivers hardware input issues key mapping keyboard pc build ps2 regional settings troubleshooting windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Problem with Logitech wireless keyboard
After installing Windows 8 over Windows 7 on a Dell computer all worked well except for the Logitech wireless keyboard. When the shifted number keys were struck they printed an ASCII letter rather than their normal character. I substituted a USB keyboard with the same result. I have found no way...- John R Link
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- ascii compatibility dell drivers error functionality input devices issues key mapping keyboard logitech reinstall support technical issues troubleshooting usb keyboard user experience windows 7 windows 8 wireless
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Shift key help
I need some help and i cant seem to find the problem. Occasionally my shift key will act like it held down (caps lock is off) and typing is like im holding the shift key down, numbers will do their alternative symbols ( for example !@#$%^&*() and clicking on a pinned button on windows task bar...- staples1989
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- accessibility key mapping keyboard issues random behavior restart shift key sticky keys typing windows help
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Num Lock Does Not Work
I have a Pavilion dv-6 2155dx laptop. Windows 7. It's worked fine until recently. I have rebooted many times No change. The ON/OFF bell seems to work ok but the number pad does not work correctly. It does "strange" things now. Some keys do "something" and others do not as follows: /...- rvjimzhr
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- bios computer help drivers hardware issues input issues key mapping keyboard laptop num lock number pad pavilion tech support troubleshooting user support windows 7 windows issues
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Windows 7 keyboard had messed up keys!
Hello all! I did some surveys a few days ago on some websites and they did seem suspicious, but they were from an official game company to get credits towards their games. I hoped they were not viruses. Anyways, this morning, I turn on my computer, and my password does not work (This was after...- Beolex
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- backlight btc 6300cl computer devices gaming hardware issues key mapping keyboard notepad plugins repair reset survey tech support troubleshooting user account virus windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 7 Need help with keyboard!
Hey guys. My mum has a netbook and has recently been having problems with her keyboard. She sent it back to the manufacturer and they sent it back, saying it was fixed, but alas, it is not! There only seems to be one problem with it - when the enter key is pressed, a backslash (\) appears...- Nikkerloo
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- enter key hardware replacement input issues key mapping keyboard manufacturer netbook return key technical issues user help
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows Help and Support