keyboard issues

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...

If you’ve ever encountered an issue where the number keys or the numeric keypad on your keyboard stopped working, you know how frustrating that can be. Whether it’s while typing a document or entering data, having dysfunctional keys can significantly disrupt your workflow. Fortunately, several...

Numeric Keys Not Working After Fresh Installation Of Win 11... tried lots of tips and tricks from YouTube anyone facing same issue on Windows 11

I bought a cable apple keyboard, but I can only type some numbers and symbols, other keys don't work. Is there anything I can do to fix it?

Hi all! So my father and I are having the same problem with all our Windows 10 devices. The keyboard randomly just stops typing. However, shortcuts are possible like WIN + R, WIN + X, etc. Does anyone know what's going on? - Skittluier

How do I disable my in build keyboard on my laptop I have tried disabling my keyboard on my Lenovo laptop since it doesnt work properly. I have tried disabling the automatic updates through sysdm.cpl, changing the group policies through gpedit.msc and selecting a wrong driver for my keyboard in...

Help! I was logged in to my computer and inadvertently hit a key or keys (unknown) and the login screen came up (again). I tried to log back in and it refuses to accept letters it will accept numbers though. It is not a keyboard problem as other users can login using letters and numbers. I...

Hello, I have a problem with my PC boot process, I have a dual boot system with Win7 and Linux mint each on it's own HDD. I have just replaced my motherboard which is a used one that came with no driver/ installation disk. Having got it working ok I was setting up the boot sequence using...

My alt+tab tab switcher(?) keeps popping up for now about 5 days. It started slowly but right now it keeps popping up every 5 seconds and I no longer can operate my laptop like normal. I've tried everything, reinstall and updating keyboard drivers, and every outdated drivers I have on my...

Why is that most of the time the text prediction doesn't show in On Screen Keyboard even though it's activated in options? I'm running Windows 10 64 bit version 1903

Hello, Was running the USB Troubleshooter and got the following error message: The USB Controller Is In A Failed State Or Is Not Currently Installed. All links give the following solution: 1) Type devmgmt.msc, and then click OK. Device Manager opens. 2) Expand Universal Serial Bus...

Hello, I am using Windows Home Edition 7. What is happening is that, while writing anything in any application, some characters activate something to do something. It varies. For instance if I open a Browser window and the first letter I type is W then the browser window closes. Often I also get...

I was a very bad boy and did something terribly wrong. I accidentally disabled the USB ports from BIOS on my Win10 tablet. :eek: This disabled the detachable keyboard (and Bluetooth), and while I CAN get back into BIOS, I can't change anything once I'm there (AMI bios. Touchscreen not...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17004 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring who have opted in to Skip Ahead only. Insiders who joined Skip Ahead will continue to receive builds from the RS_PRERELEASE branch which has transitioned to RS4...

A neighbough of mine has brought me a stricken laptop. She explained it had been running slow and after restarting the recovery screen appeared. At this stage a simple key press should initiate the process however the keyboard is unresponsive. Does anybody have any ideas how I could recover...

hey guys trying to reset my Windows 10 from the recovery options as I'm selling half way through the reset a page popped up saying not all files could be deleted and to try again but it won't let me past that page. Tried numerous keys on the keypad and mouse doesn't work. Any way to fix...

I like to use the on screen keyboard (OSK) when typing passwords into my banking sites in order to thwart keyloggers. The problem I'm having is closing the program. If I click on the "fade" key on the OSK, the keyb oard will disappear below the screen. However, if I attempt anything else on the...

I am currently trying to overwrite my old PC to hand it to my girlfriend with a clean slate. It's currently a win7 home premium. I changed boot priority to DVD over HDD, insert Win10 disc, start PC. When prompted to press any key the win10 logo comes up and after a few minutes I am told that a...

How long should the computer wait before accepting subsequent repeated keystrokes? is set to 0.3 seconds and this is the minimum value, but holding down Backspace still erasing typed text too slow. Changing the value above 0.3 seconds (2.0 seconds is the maximum) makes held down Backspace...

So i sometimes FPS games and get this problem with it, in fact this problem is with any game i need to use "W" to move in. When i press W i move forward but when i let go it still makes me move forward for a short period of time, it depends on how long I press W. If i press it for a long time...