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The tag 'keystrokes' on WindowsForum.com covers a range of topics related to keyboard input in Windows. Users discuss issues such as shortcut keys not working after updates, keyboard layout mismatches causing incorrect character output, and problems with remote desktop or virtual machines where keystrokes are misinterpreted. There are also threads about accessibility features like Filter Keys and Sticky Keys that affect keystroke behavior, as well as security concerns regarding keyloggers that record keystrokes. Additionally, users seek utilities for keystroke autofill or audio feedback for key presses. These discussions span Windows 7, 10, and related software, focusing on troubleshooting, customization, and security.
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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
    • Thread
    • accessibility bugs 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
  2. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Anyone know of a way to apply tones to keystrokes?

    Hi Since my keyboard lights don't work, I discovered that you can set the caps lock key to play a tone when you push it. This at least lets me know when I turn it on by accident. This made me think that it might be useful for gaming if I could assign a tone to several other keys, so that I...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • accessibility caps lock configuration gaming keyboard keystrokes notifications sound customization third party tone
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Understanding Quarantined Spyware Keyloggers: Are Keystrokes Still Being Logged?

    My Symantec AV has quarantined a file that was a spyware.keylogger kind of malicious file. I know quarantining means to lock up a malicious threat so it doesn't spread, but, in this particular case, does quarantining mean its stopping it from doing what its name implies? Logging...
    • Heaven or Hell
    • Thread
    • antivirus keylogger keystrokes malware protection quarantine security spyware symantec threats
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security
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    Windows 7 Problem with keyboard in windows 7

    Hi, I have bought Lenova G460 Laptop with Windows 7 as OS. When i connect to my office desktop via remote desktop or when i login to other OS via Oracle Virtuabl box. The keystorkes which I type in characters are translated to numeric keys. But if combine (Windows Key) with the characters, the...
    • samson
    • Thread
    • character input keyboard keystrokes laptop lenovo number keys remote desktop support virtualbox windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Sticky Keys BUG

    Hello everyone, i have a Toshiba Satellite laptop running Windows 7 Home Premium - 32 bit. I started typing, using my left shift button and all the sudden a box popped up just as i was hitting enter. I briefly saw Filter keys on the title before the window disappeared. After that, my keyboard...
    • xelocity
    • Thread
    • accessibility bugs control panel ease of access filter keys help home premium keyboard keyboard settings keystrokes laptop settings sticky keys system settings technical issues text input toshiba troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Keystroke Autofill/Recall Utility

    This might be a bit of topic but are there any Windows 7 utilities which remember the words typed then will replay them back when the first few characters are typed again. I am always typing the same words in different browsers or tabs within browsers. Of course copy/paste will work but...
    • gwb
    • Thread
    • autofill automation browser keystrokes personalization productivity recall feature typing utility windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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