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Keyboard Typing Multiple Letters Problem

Anonymous
2021-08-12T13:01:01+00:00

I am having a problem with my keyboard where it is repeating the E key when I type it. I type once and it gives ee. I've tried AutoHotKey but it is missing some of the key strokes. Is there an alternative that would do the same? I know windows has a built in function for that, but it prevents ALL keys repeats, so when I keep backspace pressed it won't work.

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*** Original Title : Alternative to AutoHotKey to prevent duplicate key press***

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-08-20T04:38:43+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We understand that you are facing issues with typing on keyboard

    In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

    • What is the make and model of your device?
    • Is this a laptop or a desktop PC?
    • What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed on the PC? (Type winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • Are you using a USB keyboard or a wireless keyboard?
    • Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?

    We would like to suggest that you perform the methods below and check if the issue persist: 

    Method 1: Run keyboard troubleshooter

    1. Search Troubleshoot in Windows Start Search box
    2. Click Troubleshoot, scroll down and click Keyboard
    3. Run the troubleshooter and follow on screen directions

    Method 2: Adjust keyboard settings

    1. Use Windows shortcut key Win + R to open Run.
    2. Type control within the Run command box and hit the Enter key. This will launch Control Panel. (Note: If you are facing issues in typing any letters, it is recommended to use the on-screen keyboard)
    3. View by Small icons. Click the Keyboard.
    4. In Keyboard Properties, adjust the slider of Repeat delay to an appropriate situation that is close to Long.
    5. Adjust the slider of Repeat rate to an appropriate situation that is close to Slow.
    6. Click the Apply and the OK button to save the changes.

    Restart the computer and check if the issue is fixed or not.

    Method 3: Modify registry

    **Note:**Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

    Follow the steps to take backup of registry.  

    1. Open Run and type into regedit. Press the Enter key
    2. In Registry Editor, expand the keys with the following path:
    3. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\Keyboard Response
    4. On the right side, double-click the AutoRepeatDelay. Change the Value data to 500. Click the OK
    5. Change the Value data of AutoRepeatRate to 50 and save the change.
    6. Change the Value data of BounceTime to 35 and then click the OK.

    Restart the computer to make the changes take effect.

    Let us know if the above solution fixes the problem or the issue persists

    Vineet Kumar

    Microsoft Community – Moderator

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