Why certain keys on keyboard dont work

Also, be sure to check out our YouTube channel where we posted a short video going over some of the fixes in this article. To clean up the laptop keyboard:. A reboot helps refresh the system and correct any software glitches that could cause your keyboard keys not to work. Try connecting a different USB or wireless keyboard, or use the Windows on-screen keyboard and see if it helps.

If it does, then your current keyboard could be defective. Run a malware scan using your currently installed antivirus software, or try a free online malware scanner just to rule out any potential threats.

An outdated driver could cause your keyboard keys not to work. Hot Keys may not function as expected if a modifier key such as Shift, Control, Alt, or Windows is pressed at the same time. Tip: If you do not have the appropriate supported program installed, you can still use the key by reassigning it. If you have two wireless receivers connected to your computer, and you type a single key on your wireless keyboard, double characters may appear on your screen.

For example, when you type a single "a," you may see "aa" on your screen. If you have been using an older Microsoft keyboard with a wireless receiver, and have purchased a new one, disconnect the old receiver. Some keys are designed to repeat when pressed and held down. On some keyboard models, these keys only repeat when the keyboard is connected to the computer using a universal serial bus USB plug.

These keys are on the top row of the keyboard. On some keyboard models, these keys are touch-sensitive. Alternate function keys have two possible commands depending on if the function lock F Lock key is turned on or off. Depending on your keyboard model, the light F indicating that the F Lock key is turned on is located either on the keyboard or on the wireless receiver.

If the key command is printed on the front of the key such as F5 instead of on top of the key such as Open , the F Lock must be on for the key command to work. If the key command is printed on the front of the key such as F5 instead of on top of the key such as Open , then F Lock must be on for the key command to work. If your keyboard has an Fn key, press and hold Fn while pressing the key to access the alternate commands. The Print Screen key copies an image of the screen to the clipboard not the printer.

To use the image, start an application that uses graphics, such as Microsoft Paint, and use the Paste function. If your keyboard has an F Lock key, press it to toggle between Function key modes. On some keyboards, the Print Screen key only works if F Lock is on.

Hidden extensions in Windows Explorer may interfere with the process of assigning a file or Web page to My Favorites keys. For information about turning off hidden file name extensions, see Windows Help. On some keyboards, My Favorites keys are alternate keys. To use these keys, press and hold the Fn key while pressing the My Favorites key.

The Sleep key puts the computer into power management mode such as standby, suspend, or hibernation only if the computer supports power management and has it enabled. If power management is not enabled, this key will not work. It cannot be reassigned. For information about Windows power management settings, see Windows Help.

Quickly press the power button on the computer. If you cannot resume computer operation from any of these methods, you may have encountered a system problem. For more information about how your computer resumes operation, see the documentation that came with your computer or contact the computer manufacturer. You may be able to resume from hibernation by pressing the power button on the computer.

Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center software automatically assigns the Home key to the default Internet browser on your computer, if this browser is supported. You must log in or register to reply here. Both my HP laptop and Logitech wireless keyboard have the same keys not functioning properly, unless presses with another key Laptop Tech Support 1 Jan 31, A Is there a way to switch the primary and secondary functions of certain keys on my laptop keyboard?

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