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Sticky Keys/Filter keys not working

Anonymous
2012-10-12T04:50:40+00:00

I've been having propblems for the last few weeks with the keyboard acting erratically as if the SHIFT key was always on. Previously I was able to get it working with a seemingly random comnation of keys. In the past I tried all the solutions recommended in the community but nothing works. For instance, I tried to change the sticky keys and filter keys in the Ease of access but it made no difference. I've now deleted the Accsessibilty section in the registry and on boot up, windows asks me if I want filter keys switched on, I type in no, but it doesn't solve the problem. My computer is not really usable at the moment with SHIFT always on. Any help would be much appreciated. regards

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-04-24T21:49:34+00:00

    this happened to me too bro, sticky keys is a liar and i don't appropriate it. 

    #microsoftsuxs

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-10-21T01:16:33+00:00

    I've tried switching on the filter keys and the sticky keys, but it appears that the left SHIFT key is always on. Occasionally I can alter the Filter keys to get it to work but the keyboard then doesn't work until the Bounce keys don't work. I wonder if I should post my query in another forum. My computer is unusable at the moment with this problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-10-17T03:21:20+00:00

    thanks for your response. To date Ive tried:

    a altering the settings on the ease of access. the settings remain unchecked but I still have the problem.

    b. I tried doing a System Restore. The problem went away for about two minutes thencame back.

    c. I tried countless times pressing Shift five times andpressing bothshift keys.

    d. I have both a PS2 keyboard and a USB keyborad, both wired, sameproblem.( both no name keyboards.

    e. no bigchanges to the computer. Anyway I did a system restore tothe maximum time  possible.

    Please excuse typing on this computr. Im having to use my tablet to write.

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-10-12T17:32:45+00:00

    Hi Xav1,

    Thank you for the post. I am sorry to hear that you have issues with “Sticky Keys/Filter keys” on your computer. ****

    I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. I will definitely help you with this.

    To help you suggest more steps to resolve the issue, I would appreciate it if you could answer the following questions:

    1.      What all solutions have you tried so far?

    2.      What is the make and model of the keyboard?

    3.      Is that wired or wireless keyboard?

    4.      Have you checked the issue with different keyboard?

    5.      Were there any recent changes made on the computer prior to the issue?

    Let’s follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

    a.       Try holding down both SHIFT keys at the same time.

    b.      Sticky Keys is turned on when the SHIFT key is pressed five times.

    c.       Filter Keys is turned on when the right SHIFT key is pressed for 8 seconds.

    d.      You can turn off this settings in Ease Of Access in their respective Setup (blue link) below their checkboxes.

    To know more information, visit the following link and check.

    Make the keyboard easier to use

    http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/Make-the-keyboard-easier-to-use

    Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

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