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Seriously? Ctrl+ A no longer selects all?

Anonymous
2022-11-21T19:34:51+00:00

Horrible start to using Windows 11 when I can't even use a shortcut to select all. After decades of Ctrl+ A, C, & Ving all over windows, it's just gone with no explanation? You begged me incessantly to switch to Windows 11....I damn sure knew giving in was a bad idea, & sure enough, here we are...it's just like Windows 7 to 8 happening all over again. Let's hope this time it isn't "oops, so sorry for ruining your PC with our so-called improvements" from Windows all over again! Beyond frustrating. There simply aren't enough curse words in the English language for this.

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  1. Mario Bressan 3,190 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-11-21T20:52:46+00:00

    Hi, I'm Mario, and I'd be happy to help with your issue.

    We are sorry about what happened.

    Perform the test:

    1. windows + I > Ease of Access > Keyboard
    2. Enable the "Sticky Key" option
    3. Go to any folder
    • Press CTRL and release
    • Press A, do not hold CTRL

    *If the shortcut works it is an indication that the keyboard may be having a problem recognizing the CTRL+A keys simultaneously.

    1. Disable the "Sticky Key

    If it doesn't work even using the sticky key:

    Test reinstalling the keyboard driver.

    1. windows + X > Device Manager > View > Show hidden device
    2. Click > Keyboard
    3. Do the process below for all devices listed under "Keyboard
    • Right click > Uninstall Device > Uninstall
    1. Restart your computer

    Kind Regards,

    Mario B.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-11-21T19:42:25+00:00

    Strange, all works here

    Do we assume you are using File Explorer?

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