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Control shift escape not working

Anonymous
2019-02-10T12:44:59+00:00

Hi! I've been using control shift escape for years now and it's always been so much easier than lots of clicks or typing. But the shortcut mysteriously stopped working. I've checked for viruses and I can still access task manager through the other means. How do I enable the control shift escape shortcut again?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Accessibility

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  1. Vijay A. Verma 104.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-02-10T12:51:27+00:00

    Hi CJSmyth99,

    I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. I am here to work with you on this problem.

    Please try these options one by one and check after each option.

    1. Till your problem is resolved and you need to do urgent and limited typing, use Onscreen Keyboard - Type OSK in Windows Start Search Box (Cortana) > Click On-Screen Keyboard
    2. Run Keyboard Troubleshooter

    Type Troubleshoot in Windows Start Search box > Click Troubleshoot > Scroll down and click Keyboard > Run the troubleshooter > Follow onscreen directions

    1. Uninstall & reinstall Keyboard Driver

    Windows Key+X (Or right click on Start) > Click Device Manager > Expand Keyboards > Right click on Standard PS/2 Keyboard > Uninstall > Reboot the computer to reinstall

    4: Turn off filter keys in Ease of Access

    Type ease in Windows Start Search box > Click Ease of Access > Click Make the Keyboard easier to use > Ensure Turn on filter Keys is not checked

    Source - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17417/...

    Do let me know if you require any further help on this. Will be glad to help you.

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